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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,478.77, 6,715.85 and 2,011.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,478.77, 6,715.85 and 2,011.47 is: 3,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,478.77 : 6,715.85 = 2,011.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,478.77/6,715.85 = 2,011.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,478.77x = 6,715.85 × 2,011.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,478.77x = 13,508,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,508,732.38/4,478.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.17

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