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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,777.86, 7,169.58 and 2,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,777.86, 7,169.58 and 2,004.32 is: 3,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,777.86 : 7,169.58 = 2,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,777.86/7,169.58 = 2,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,777.86x = 7,169.58 × 2,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,777.86x = 14,370,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370,132.59/4,777.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.65

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