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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.23, 7,187.36 and 2,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.23, 7,187.36 and 2,017.74 is: 3,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.23 : 7,187.36 = 2,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.23/7,187.36 = 2,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.23x = 7,187.36 × 2,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.23x = 14,502,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,213.68/4,795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.30

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