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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.21, 7,003.58 and 2,204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.21, 7,003.58 and 2,204.73 is: 3,307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.21 : 7,003.58 = 2,204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.21/7,003.58 = 2,204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.21x = 7,003.58 × 2,204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.21x = 15,440,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440,991.91/4,668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.69

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