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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.61, 7,044.84 and 2,236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.61, 7,044.84 and 2,236.19 is: 3,351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.61 : 7,044.84 = 2,236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.61/7,044.84 = 2,236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.61x = 7,044.84 × 2,236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.61x = 15,753,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,565.54/4,700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.39

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