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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.61, 7,046.34 and 2,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.61, 7,046.34 and 2,237.19 is: 3,352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.61 : 7,046.34 = 2,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.61/7,046.34 = 2,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.61x = 7,046.34 × 2,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.61x = 15,764,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,764,001.38/4,701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.89

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