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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.63, 7,058.35 and 2,242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.63, 7,058.35 and 2,242.79 is: 3,362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.63 : 7,058.35 = 2,242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.63/7,058.35 = 2,242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.63x = 7,058.35 × 2,242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.63x = 15,830,396.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,396.80/4,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.00

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