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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.88, 7,050.70 and 2,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.88, 7,050.70 and 2,237.26 is: 3,355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.88 : 7,050.70 = 2,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.88/7,050.70 = 2,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.88x = 7,050.70 × 2,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.88x = 15,774,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,774,249.08/4,700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.59

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