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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.29, 7,187.60 and 2,016.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.29, 7,187.60 and 2,016.23 is: 3,024.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.29 : 7,187.60 = 2,016.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.29/7,187.60 = 2,016.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.29x = 7,187.60 × 2,016.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.29x = 14,491,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,491,823.85/4,791.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.62

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