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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.48, 7,060.96 and 2,251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.48, 7,060.96 and 2,251.03 is: 3,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.48 : 7,060.96 = 2,251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.48/7,060.96 = 2,251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.48x = 7,060.96 × 2,251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.48x = 15,894,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,894,412.71/4,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.40

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