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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,779.09, 7,161.31 and 2,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,779.09, 7,161.31 and 2,004.24 is: 3,003.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,779.09 : 7,161.31 = 2,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,779.09/7,161.31 = 2,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,779.09x = 7,161.31 × 2,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,779.09x = 14,352,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,352,983.95/4,779.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.29

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