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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.80, 7,168.23 and 2,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.80, 7,168.23 and 2,001.70 is: 3,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.80 : 7,168.23 = 2,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.80/7,168.23 = 2,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.80x = 7,168.23 × 2,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.80x = 14,348,645.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,348,645.99/4,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.45

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