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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.80, 7,060.56 and 2,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.80, 7,060.56 and 2,241.72 is: 3,363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.80 : 7,060.56 = 2,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.80/7,060.56 = 2,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.80x = 7,060.56 × 2,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.80x = 15,827,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,827,798.56/4,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.47

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