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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.44, 7,062.75 and 2,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.44, 7,062.75 and 2,241.96 is: 3,365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.44 : 7,062.75 = 2,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.44/7,062.75 = 2,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.44x = 7,062.75 × 2,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.44x = 15,834,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,834,402.99/4,705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.13

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