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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.29, 7,186.83 and 2,023.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.29, 7,186.83 and 2,023.38 is: 3,033.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.29 : 7,186.83 = 2,023.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.29/7,186.83 = 2,023.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.29x = 7,186.83 × 2,023.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.29x = 14,541,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541,680.50/4,794.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.13

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