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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.66, 7,188.78 and 2,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.66, 7,188.78 and 2,017.16 is: 3,026.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.66 : 7,188.78 = 2,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.66/7,188.78 = 2,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.66x = 7,188.78 × 2,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.66x = 14,500,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,500,883.52/4,790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.91

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