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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,779.33, 7,161.69 and 2,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,779.33, 7,161.69 and 2,004.50 is: 3,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,779.33 : 7,161.69 = 2,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,779.33/7,161.69 = 2,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,779.33x = 7,161.69 × 2,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,779.33x = 14,355,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,355,571.80/4,779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.68

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