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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.91, 7,081.36 and 2,248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.91, 7,081.36 and 2,248.23 is: 3,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.91 : 7,081.36 = 2,248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.91/7,081.36 = 2,248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.91x = 7,081.36 × 2,248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.91x = 15,920,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920,502.67/4,720.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.34

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