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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,703.71, 7,059 and 2,238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,703.71, 7,059 and 2,238.52 is: 3,359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,703.71 : 7,059 = 2,238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,703.71/7,059 = 2,238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,703.71x = 7,059 × 2,238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,703.71x = 15,801,712.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801,712.68/4,703.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.41

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