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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.95, 7,058.79 and 2,077.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.95, 7,058.79 and 2,077.89 is: 3,114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.95 : 7,058.79 = 2,077.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.95/7,058.79 = 2,077.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.95x = 7,058.79 × 2,077.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.95x = 14,667,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,667,389.15/4,708.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.79

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