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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.81, 7,063.28 and 2,243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.81, 7,063.28 and 2,243.89 is: 3,365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.81 : 7,063.28 = 2,243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.81/7,063.28 = 2,243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.81x = 7,063.28 × 2,243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.81x = 15,849,176.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,849,176.82/4,708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.86

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