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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.05, 7,062.44 and 2,242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.05, 7,062.44 and 2,242.97 is: 3,365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.05 : 7,062.44 = 2,242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.05/7,062.44 = 2,242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.05x = 7,062.44 × 2,242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.05x = 15,840,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,840,829.83/4,707.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.34

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