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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.60, 7,057.20 and 2,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.60, 7,057.20 and 2,241.52 is: 3,361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.60 : 7,057.20 = 2,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.60/7,057.20 = 2,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.60x = 7,057.20 × 2,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.60x = 15,818,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,818,854.94/4,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.71

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