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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.55, 7,055.24 and 2,240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.55, 7,055.24 and 2,240.71 is: 3,358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.55 : 7,055.24 = 2,240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.55/7,055.24 = 2,240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.55x = 7,055.24 × 2,240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.55x = 15,808,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808,717.98/4,706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.88

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