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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.81, 7,067.78 and 2,246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.81, 7,067.78 and 2,246.89 is: 3,370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.81 : 7,067.78 = 2,246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.81/7,067.78 = 2,246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.81x = 7,067.78 × 2,246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.81x = 15,880,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,880,524.20/4,711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.37

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