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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,780.89, 7,166.16 and 2,009.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,780.89, 7,166.16 and 2,009.07 is: 3,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,780.89 : 7,166.16 = 2,009.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,780.89/7,166.16 = 2,009.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,780.89x = 7,166.16 × 2,009.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,780.89x = 14,397,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,397,317.07/4,780.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.43

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