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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.62, 7,065.64 and 2,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.62, 7,065.64 and 2,244.40 is: 3,367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.62 : 7,065.64 = 2,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.62/7,065.64 = 2,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.62x = 7,065.64 × 2,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.62x = 15,858,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858,122.42/4,709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.18

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