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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.26, 7,056.99 and 2,239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.26, 7,056.99 and 2,239.56 is: 3,356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.26 : 7,056.99 = 2,239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.26/7,056.99 = 2,239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.26x = 7,056.99 × 2,239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.26x = 15,804,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,804,552.52/4,708.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.77

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