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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.75, 7,160.80 and 2,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.75, 7,160.80 and 2,003.92 is: 3,002.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.75 : 7,160.80 = 2,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.75/7,160.80 = 2,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.75x = 7,160.80 × 2,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.75x = 14,349,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,349,670.34/4,778.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.81

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