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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.81, 7,004.30 and 2,205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.81, 7,004.30 and 2,205.27 is: 3,306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.81 : 7,004.30 = 2,205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.81/7,004.30 = 2,205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.81x = 7,004.30 × 2,205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.81x = 15,446,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,446,361.63/4,671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.29

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