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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.45, 7,181.87 and 2,017.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.45, 7,181.87 and 2,017.31 is: 3,023.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.45 : 7,181.87 = 2,017.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.45/7,181.87 = 2,017.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.45x = 7,181.87 × 2,017.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.45x = 14,488,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,488,012.17/4,791.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.72

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