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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.96, 7,053.33 and 2,204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.96, 7,053.33 and 2,204.55 is: 3,302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.96 : 7,053.33 = 2,204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.96/7,053.33 = 2,204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.96x = 7,053.33 × 2,204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.96x = 15,549,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549,418.65/4,707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.79

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