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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.40, 7,059.42 and 2,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.40, 7,059.42 and 2,243.44 is: 3,364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.40 : 7,059.42 = 2,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.40/7,059.42 = 2,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.40x = 7,059.42 × 2,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.40x = 15,837,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,837,385.20/4,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.36

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