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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.72, 7,066.60 and 2,244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.72, 7,066.60 and 2,244.56 is: 3,367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.72 : 7,066.60 = 2,244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.72/7,066.60 = 2,244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.72x = 7,066.60 × 2,244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.72x = 15,861,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861,407.70/4,709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.80

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