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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.03, 7,159.64 and 2,306.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.03, 7,159.64 and 2,306.58 is: 3,462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.03 : 7,159.64 = 2,306.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.03/7,159.64 = 2,306.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.03x = 7,159.64 × 2,306.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.03x = 16,514,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514,282.43/4,770.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.09

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