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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.88, 7,157.16 and 2,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.88, 7,157.16 and 2,003.06 is: 3,002.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.88 : 7,157.16 = 2,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.88/7,157.16 = 2,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.88x = 7,157.16 × 2,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.88x = 14,336,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,336,238.80/4,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.43

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