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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.11, 7,057.57 and 2,242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.11, 7,057.57 and 2,242.27 is: 3,361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.11 : 7,057.57 = 2,242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.11/7,057.57 = 2,242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.11x = 7,057.57 × 2,242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.11x = 15,824,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824,977.48/4,708.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.22

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