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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.40, 7,066.47 and 2,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.40, 7,066.47 and 2,244.74 is: 3,362.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.40 : 7,066.47 = 2,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.40/7,066.47 = 2,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.40x = 7,066.47 × 2,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.40x = 15,862,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862,387.87/4,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.53

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