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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.59, 6,711.87 and 2,008.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.59, 6,711.87 and 2,008.05 is: 3,012.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.59 : 6,711.87 = 2,008.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.59/6,711.87 = 2,008.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.59x = 6,711.87 × 2,008.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.59x = 13,477,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,477,770.55/4,474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.07

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