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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,722.62, 7,073.13 and 2,259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,722.62, 7,073.13 and 2,259.17 is: 3,383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,722.62 : 7,073.13 = 2,259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,722.62/7,073.13 = 2,259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,722.62x = 7,073.13 × 2,259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,722.62x = 15,979,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,979,403.10/4,722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.59

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