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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.67, 7,065.36 and 2,243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.67, 7,065.36 and 2,243.57 is: 3,366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.67 : 7,065.36 = 2,243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.67/7,065.36 = 2,243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.67x = 7,065.36 × 2,243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.67x = 15,851,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851,594.41/4,708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.47

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