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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,697.28, 7,048.44 and 2,230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,697.28, 7,048.44 and 2,230.56 is: 3,347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,697.28 : 7,048.44 = 2,230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,697.28/7,048.44 = 2,230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,697.28x = 7,048.44 × 2,230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,697.28x = 15,721,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,721,968.33/4,697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.04

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