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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,712.91, 7,067.33 and 2,243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,712.91, 7,067.33 and 2,243.22 is: 3,363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,712.91 : 7,067.33 = 2,243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,712.91/7,067.33 = 2,243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,712.91x = 7,067.33 × 2,243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,712.91x = 15,853,576.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853,576.00/4,712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.86

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