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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,703.94, 7,051.86 and 2,237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,703.94, 7,051.86 and 2,237.58 is: 3,354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,703.94 : 7,051.86 = 2,237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,703.94/7,051.86 = 2,237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,703.94x = 7,051.86 × 2,237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,703.94x = 15,779,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,779,100.90/4,703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.44

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