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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.16, 7,052.86 and 2,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.16, 7,052.86 and 2,236.28 is: 3,352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.16 : 7,052.86 = 2,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.16/7,052.86 = 2,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.16x = 7,052.86 × 2,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.16x = 15,772,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772,169.76/4,705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.10

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