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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.52, 7,058.75 and 2,241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.52, 7,058.75 and 2,241.07 is: 3,360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.52 : 7,058.75 = 2,241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.52/7,058.75 = 2,241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.52x = 7,058.75 × 2,241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.52x = 15,819,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,819,124.01/4,707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.40

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