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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.99, 7,162.60 and 2,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.99, 7,162.60 and 2,002.59 is: 3,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.99 : 7,162.60 = 2,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.99/7,162.60 = 2,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.99x = 7,162.60 × 2,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.99x = 14,343,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343,751.13/4,775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.30

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