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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.74, 7,060.97 and 2,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.74, 7,060.97 and 2,245.72 is: 3,366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.74 : 7,060.97 = 2,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.74/7,060.97 = 2,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.74x = 7,060.97 × 2,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.74x = 15,856,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,856,950.32/4,709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.84

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