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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,779.40, 7,170.44 and 2,005.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,779.40, 7,170.44 and 2,005.42 is: 3,008.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,779.40 : 7,170.44 = 2,005.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,779.40/7,170.44 = 2,005.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,779.40x = 7,170.44 × 2,005.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,779.40x = 14,379,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379,743.78/4,779.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.69

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