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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.24, 7,060.74 and 2,244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.24, 7,060.74 and 2,244.39 is: 3,364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.24 : 7,060.74 = 2,244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.24/7,060.74 = 2,244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.24x = 7,060.74 × 2,244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.24x = 15,847,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,847,054.25/4,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.38

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