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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,777.79, 7,168.01 and 2,003.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,777.79, 7,168.01 and 2,003.81 is: 3,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,777.79 : 7,168.01 = 2,003.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,777.79/7,168.01 = 2,003.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,777.79x = 7,168.01 × 2,003.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,777.79x = 14,363,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,363,284.26/4,777.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.26

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