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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,739.70, 7,104.05 and 2,242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,739.70, 7,104.05 and 2,242.48 is: 3,361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,739.70 : 7,104.05 = 2,242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,739.70/7,104.05 = 2,242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,739.70x = 7,104.05 × 2,242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,739.70x = 15,930,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930,690.04/4,739.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.12

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