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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.12, 6,902.78 and 2,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.12, 6,902.78 and 2,004.80 is: 3,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.12 : 6,902.78 = 2,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.12/6,902.78 = 2,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.12x = 6,902.78 × 2,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.12x = 13,838,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,838,693.34/4,601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.68

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