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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.29, 7,058.84 and 2,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.29, 7,058.84 and 2,241.27 is: 3,362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.29 : 7,058.84 = 2,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.29/7,058.84 = 2,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.29x = 7,058.84 × 2,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.29x = 15,820,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820,755.12/4,705.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.33

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