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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.50, 7,047.45 and 2,236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.50, 7,047.45 and 2,236.58 is: 3,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.50 : 7,047.45 = 2,236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.50/7,047.45 = 2,236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.50x = 7,047.45 × 2,236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.50x = 15,762,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,762,185.72/4,701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.59

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