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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.91, 7,067.35 and 2,244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.91, 7,067.35 and 2,244.51 is: 3,364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.91 : 7,067.35 = 2,244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.91/7,067.35 = 2,244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.91x = 7,067.35 × 2,244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.91x = 15,862,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862,740.55/4,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.38

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