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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,780.98, 7,166.77 and 2,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,780.98, 7,166.77 and 2,008.44 is: 3,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,780.98 : 7,166.77 = 2,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,780.98/7,166.77 = 2,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,780.98x = 7,166.77 × 2,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,780.98x = 14,394,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394,022.52/4,780.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.68

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