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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.44, 7,181.24 and 2,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.44, 7,181.24 and 2,017.14 is: 3,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.44 : 7,181.24 = 2,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.44/7,181.24 = 2,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.44x = 7,181.24 × 2,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.44x = 14,485,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,485,566.45/4,791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.22

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