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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.91, 7,182.03 and 1,712.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.91, 7,182.03 and 1,712.19 is: 2,566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.91 : 7,182.03 = 1,712.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.91/7,182.03 = 1,712.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.91x = 7,182.03 × 1,712.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.91x = 12,296,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,296,999.95/4,790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.74

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