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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.76, 7,059.24 and 2,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.76, 7,059.24 and 2,241.06 is: 3,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.76 : 7,059.24 = 2,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.76/7,059.24 = 2,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.76x = 7,059.24 × 2,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.76x = 15,820,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820,180.39/4,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.02

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