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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.96, 7,072.48 and 2,248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.96, 7,072.48 and 2,248.46 is: 3,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.96 : 7,072.48 = 2,248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.96/7,072.48 = 2,248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.96x = 7,072.48 × 2,248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.96x = 15,902,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,902,182.76/4,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.42

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