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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,780, 7,170 and 2,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,780, 7,170 and 2,044 is: 3,066

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,780 : 7,170 = 2,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,780/7,170 = 2,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,780x = 7,170 × 2,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,780x = 14,655,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,655,480/4,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066

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