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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.03, 7,061.42 and 2,240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.03, 7,061.42 and 2,240.39 is: 3,361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.03 : 7,061.42 = 2,240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.03/7,061.42 = 2,240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.03x = 7,061.42 × 2,240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.03x = 15,820,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820,305.05/4,706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.71

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