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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.32, 6,714.79 and 2,008.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.32, 6,714.79 and 2,008.42 is: 3,013.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.32 : 6,714.79 = 2,008.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.32/6,714.79 = 2,008.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.32x = 6,714.79 × 2,008.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.32x = 13,486,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,486,118.53/4,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.44

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