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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.86, 7,166.58 and 2,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.86, 7,166.58 and 2,002.32 is: 3,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.86 : 7,166.58 = 2,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.86/7,166.58 = 2,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.86x = 7,166.58 × 2,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.86x = 14,349,778.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,349,778.96/4,775.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.65

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