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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.44, 7,053.57 and 2,239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.44, 7,053.57 and 2,239.61 is: 3,357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.44 : 7,053.57 = 2,239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.44/7,053.57 = 2,239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.44x = 7,053.57 × 2,239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.44x = 15,797,210.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,797,210.64/4,705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.22

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