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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.65, 7,047.54 and 2,233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.65, 7,047.54 and 2,233.51 is: 3,347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.65 : 7,047.54 = 2,233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.65/7,047.54 = 2,233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.65x = 7,047.54 × 2,233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.65x = 15,740,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740,733.45/4,701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.92

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