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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.08, 7,052.03 and 1,779.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.08, 7,052.03 and 1,779.41 is: 2,669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.08 : 7,052.03 = 1,779.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.08/7,052.03 = 1,779.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.08x = 7,052.03 × 1,779.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.08x = 12,548,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,548,452.70/4,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.27

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