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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.44, 4,797.68 and 2,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.44, 4,797.68 and 2,218.20 is: 3,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.44 : 4,797.68 = 2,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.44/4,797.68 = 2,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.44x = 4,797.68 × 2,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.44x = 10,642,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,642,213.78/3,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.12

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