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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,781.79, 7,174.08 and 2,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,781.79, 7,174.08 and 2,007 is: 3,011.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,781.79 : 7,174.08 = 2,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,781.79/7,174.08 = 2,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,781.79x = 7,174.08 × 2,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,781.79x = 14,398,378.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398,378.56/4,781.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.09

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