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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.62, 7,061.69 and 2,238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.62, 7,061.69 and 2,238.53 is: 3,357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.62 : 7,061.69 = 2,238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.62/7,061.69 = 2,238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.62x = 7,061.69 × 2,238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.62x = 15,807,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,807,804.92/4,708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.21

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