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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,699.95, 7,052.96 and 2,237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,699.95, 7,052.96 and 2,237.55 is: 3,357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,699.95 : 7,052.96 = 2,237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,699.95/7,052.96 = 2,237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,699.95x = 7,052.96 × 2,237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,699.95x = 15,781,350.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,781,350.65/4,699.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.77

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