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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,721.59, 7,082.38 and 2,248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,721.59, 7,082.38 and 2,248.91 is: 3,373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,721.59 : 7,082.38 = 2,248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,721.59/7,082.38 = 2,248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,721.59x = 7,082.38 × 2,248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,721.59x = 15,927,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,927,606.26/4,721.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.36

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