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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.30, 7,053.85 and 2,204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.30, 7,053.85 and 2,204.90 is: 3,303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.30 : 7,053.85 = 2,204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.30/7,053.85 = 2,204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.30x = 7,053.85 × 2,204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.30x = 15,552,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,552,988.95/4,708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.31

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