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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.91, 7,169.69 and 2,004.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.91, 7,169.69 and 2,004.93 is: 3,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.91 : 7,169.69 = 2,004.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.91/7,169.69 = 2,004.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.91x = 7,169.69 × 2,004.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.91x = 14,374,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374,726.57/4,778.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.95

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