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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.44, 7,045.92 and 2,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.44, 7,045.92 and 2,235.20 is: 3,349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.44 : 7,045.92 = 2,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.44/7,045.92 = 2,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.44x = 7,045.92 × 2,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.44x = 15,749,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,749,040.38/4,701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.83

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