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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.44, 7,304.71 and 2,237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.44, 7,304.71 and 2,237.33 is: 3,355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.44 : 7,304.71 = 2,237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.44/7,304.71 = 2,237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.44x = 7,304.71 × 2,237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.44x = 16,343,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343,046.82/4,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.56

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