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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.70, 7,062.91 and 2,244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.70, 7,062.91 and 2,244.59 is: 3,367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.70 : 7,062.91 = 2,244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.70/7,062.91 = 2,244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.70x = 7,062.91 × 2,244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.70x = 15,853,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853,337.16/4,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.53

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