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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.71, 7,041.49 and 2,228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.71, 7,041.49 and 2,228.04 is: 3,337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.71 : 7,041.49 = 2,228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.71/7,041.49 = 2,228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.71x = 7,041.49 × 2,228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.71x = 15,688,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,688,721.38/4,700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.52

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