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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.72, 7,063.61 and 2,242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.72, 7,063.61 and 2,242.55 is: 3,364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.72 : 7,063.61 = 2,242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.72/7,063.61 = 2,242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.72x = 7,063.61 × 2,242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.72x = 15,840,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,840,505.05/4,707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.79

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