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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,779.81, 7,170.39 and 2,006.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,779.81, 7,170.39 and 2,006.64 is: 3,010.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,779.81 : 7,170.39 = 2,006.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,779.81/7,170.39 = 2,006.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,779.81x = 7,170.39 × 2,006.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,779.81x = 14,388,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388,391.39/4,779.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.24

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