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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,703.94, 7,051.35 and 2,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,703.94, 7,051.35 and 2,238.10 is: 3,354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,703.94 : 7,051.35 = 2,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,703.94/7,051.35 = 2,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,703.94x = 7,051.35 × 2,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,703.94x = 15,781,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,781,617.20/4,703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.98

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