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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.66, 7,007.40 and 2,207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.66, 7,007.40 and 2,207.64 is: 3,311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.66 : 7,007.40 = 2,207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.66/7,007.40 = 2,207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.66x = 7,007.40 × 2,207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.66x = 15,469,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469,816.54/4,671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.42

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