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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.41, 7,168.94 and 2,004.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.41, 7,168.94 and 2,004.43 is: 3,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.41 : 7,168.94 = 2,004.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.41/7,168.94 = 2,004.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.41x = 7,168.94 × 2,004.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.41x = 14,369,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369,638.40/4,778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.20

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