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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.51, 7,150.86 and 1,998.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.51, 7,150.86 and 1,998.78 is: 2,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.51 : 7,150.86 = 1,998.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.51/7,150.86 = 1,998.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.51x = 7,150.86 × 1,998.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.51x = 14,292,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,995.95/4,770.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.11

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