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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.80, 6,828.24 and 2,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.80, 6,828.24 and 2,211.80 is: 3,317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.80 : 6,828.24 = 2,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.80/6,828.24 = 2,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.80x = 6,828.24 × 2,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.80x = 15,102,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,102,701.23/4,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.23

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