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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,704.33, 7,058.54 and 2,239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,704.33, 7,058.54 and 2,239.17 is: 3,359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,704.33 : 7,058.54 = 2,239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,704.33/7,058.54 = 2,239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,704.33x = 7,058.54 × 2,239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,704.33x = 15,805,269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,805,269.99/4,704.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.73

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