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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.70, 7,059.91 and 2,242.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.70, 7,059.91 and 2,242.59 is: 3,364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.70 : 7,059.91 = 2,242.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.70/7,059.91 = 2,242.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.70x = 7,059.91 × 2,242.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.70x = 15,832,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,832,455.69/4,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.53

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