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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,704.49, 7,047.57 and 2,235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,704.49, 7,047.57 and 2,235.91 is: 3,349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,704.49 : 7,047.57 = 2,235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,704.49/7,047.57 = 2,235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,704.49x = 7,047.57 × 2,235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,704.49x = 15,757,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757,732.24/4,704.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.51

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