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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,694.52, 7,042.76 and 2,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,694.52, 7,042.76 and 2,229.60 is: 3,344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,694.52 : 7,042.76 = 2,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,694.52/7,042.76 = 2,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,694.52x = 7,042.76 × 2,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,694.52x = 15,702,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,537.70/4,694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.87

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