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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.39, 7,178.43 and 2,013.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.39, 7,178.43 and 2,013.09 is: 3,016.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.39 : 7,178.43 = 2,013.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.39/7,178.43 = 2,013.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.39x = 7,178.43 × 2,013.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.39x = 14,450,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450,825.65/4,791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.00

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