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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,777.62, 7,169.19 and 2,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,777.62, 7,169.19 and 2,004.04 is: 3,007.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,777.62 : 7,169.19 = 2,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,777.62/7,169.19 = 2,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,777.62x = 7,169.19 × 2,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,777.62x = 14,367,343.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367,343.53/4,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.22

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