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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.68, 7,066.96 and 2,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.68, 7,066.96 and 2,248.28 is: 3,372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.68 : 7,066.96 = 2,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.68/7,066.96 = 2,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.68x = 7,066.96 × 2,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.68x = 15,888,504.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888,504.83/4,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.87

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