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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.24, 7,062.62 and 2,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.24, 7,062.62 and 2,239.14 is: 3,358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.24 : 7,062.62 = 2,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.24/7,062.62 = 2,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.24x = 7,062.62 × 2,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.24x = 15,814,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,194.95/4,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.12

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