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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.04, 7,062.96 and 2,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.04, 7,062.96 and 2,244.02 is: 3,366.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.04 : 7,062.96 = 2,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.04/7,062.96 = 2,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.04x = 7,062.96 × 2,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.04x = 15,849,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,849,423.50/4,708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.46

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