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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,877.74, 7,316.95 and 2,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,877.74, 7,316.95 and 2,066.08 is: 3,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,877.74 : 7,316.95 = 2,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,877.74/7,316.95 = 2,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,877.74x = 7,316.95 × 2,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,877.74x = 15,117,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117,404.06/4,877.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.26

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