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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.06, 7,057.41 and 2,241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.06, 7,057.41 and 2,241.58 is: 3,362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.06 : 7,057.41 = 2,241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.06/7,057.41 = 2,241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.06x = 7,057.41 × 2,241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.06x = 15,819,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,819,749.11/4,705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.28

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