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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.24, 7,061.71 and 2,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.24, 7,061.71 and 2,246.22 is: 3,367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.24 : 7,061.71 = 2,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.24/7,061.71 = 2,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.24x = 7,061.71 × 2,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.24x = 15,862,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862,154.24/4,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.59

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