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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.73, 7,049.89 and 2,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.73, 7,049.89 and 2,230.64 is: 3,345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.73 : 7,049.89 = 2,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.73/7,049.89 = 2,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.73x = 7,049.89 × 2,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.73x = 15,725,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725,748.06/4,700.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.38

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