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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.65, 4,797.95 and 2,218.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.65, 4,797.95 and 2,218.37 is: 3,062.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.65 : 4,797.95 = 2,218.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.65/4,797.95 = 2,218.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.65x = 4,797.95 × 2,218.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.65x = 10,643,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,643,593.26/3,475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.33

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