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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.73, 7,188.87 and 2,017.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.73, 7,188.87 and 2,017.17 is: 3,026.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.73 : 7,188.87 = 2,017.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.73/7,188.87 = 2,017.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.73x = 7,188.87 × 2,017.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.73x = 14,501,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,501,172.90/4,790.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.92

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