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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.20, 6,710.64 and 2,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.20, 6,710.64 and 2,008.48 is: 3,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.20 : 6,710.64 = 2,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.20/6,710.64 = 2,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.20x = 6,710.64 × 2,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.20x = 13,478,186.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,478,186.23/4,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.75

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