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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.78, 7,059.90 and 2,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.78, 7,059.90 and 2,250.34 is: 3,370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.78 : 7,059.90 = 2,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.78/7,059.90 = 2,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.78x = 7,059.90 × 2,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.78x = 15,887,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,887,157.72/4,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.36

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