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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,812.84, 7,220.34 and 2,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,812.84, 7,220.34 and 2,001.72 is: 3,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,812.84 : 7,220.34 = 2,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,812.84/7,220.34 = 2,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,812.84x = 7,220.34 × 2,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,812.84x = 14,453,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453,098.98/4,812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.03

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