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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.61, 7,187.96 and 2,017.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.61, 7,187.96 and 2,017.77 is: 3,026.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.61 : 7,187.96 = 2,017.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.61/7,187.96 = 2,017.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.61x = 7,187.96 × 2,017.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.61x = 14,503,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,503,650.05/4,791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.88

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