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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.44, 7,079.70 and 2,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.44, 7,079.70 and 2,252.72 is: 3,379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.44 : 7,079.70 = 2,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.44/7,079.70 = 2,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.44x = 7,079.70 × 2,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.44x = 15,948,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,948,581.78/4,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.34

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