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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.08, 7,068.66 and 2,245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.08, 7,068.66 and 2,245.92 is: 3,369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.08 : 7,068.66 = 2,245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.08/7,068.66 = 2,245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.08x = 7,068.66 × 2,245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.08x = 15,875,644.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,875,644.87/4,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.85

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