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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.05, 7,060.94 and 2,241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.05, 7,060.94 and 2,241.97 is: 3,363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.05 : 7,060.94 = 2,241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.05/7,060.94 = 2,241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.05x = 7,060.94 × 2,241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.05x = 15,830,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,404.44/4,706.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.84

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