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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.80, 7,054.56 and 2,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.80, 7,054.56 and 2,237.72 is: 3,357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.80 : 7,054.56 = 2,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.80/7,054.56 = 2,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.80x = 7,054.56 × 2,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.80x = 15,786,130.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,130.00/4,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.47

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