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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.94, 7,072.50 and 2,248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.94, 7,072.50 and 2,248.46 is: 3,374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.94 : 7,072.50 = 2,248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.94/7,072.50 = 2,248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.94x = 7,072.50 × 2,248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.94x = 15,902,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,902,233.35/4,711.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.88

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