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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.88, 7,041.28 and 2,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.88, 7,041.28 and 2,226.72 is: 3,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.88 : 7,041.28 = 2,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.88/7,041.28 = 2,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.88x = 7,041.28 × 2,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.88x = 15,678,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,678,959.00/4,691.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.72

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