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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.63, 7,055.35 and 2,240.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.63, 7,055.35 and 2,240.79 is: 3,359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.63 : 7,055.35 = 2,240.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.63/7,055.35 = 2,240.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.63x = 7,055.35 × 2,240.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.63x = 15,809,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,809,557.73/4,706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.00

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