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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.27, 7,011.49 and 2,207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.27, 7,011.49 and 2,207.29 is: 3,312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.27 : 7,011.49 = 2,207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.27/7,011.49 = 2,207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.27x = 7,011.49 × 2,207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.27x = 15,476,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,476,391.76/4,672.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.39

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