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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.33, 4,180.01 and 2,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.33, 4,180.01 and 2,004.98 is: 3,006.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.33 : 4,180.01 = 2,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.33/4,180.01 = 2,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.33x = 4,180.01 × 2,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.33x = 8,380,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,380,805.52/2,787.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.75

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