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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.72, 7,065.11 and 2,243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.72, 7,065.11 and 2,243.55 is: 3,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.72 : 7,065.11 = 2,243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.72/7,065.11 = 2,243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.72x = 7,065.11 × 2,243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.72x = 15,850,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,927.54/4,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.29

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