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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,716.40, 7,064.97 and 2,243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,716.40, 7,064.97 and 2,243.74 is: 3,361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,716.40 : 7,064.97 = 2,243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,716.40/7,064.97 = 2,243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,716.40x = 7,064.97 × 2,243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,716.40x = 15,851,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851,955.79/4,716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.03

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