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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.35, 7,002.38 and 2,203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.35, 7,002.38 and 2,203.81 is: 3,302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.35 : 7,002.38 = 2,203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.35/7,002.38 = 2,203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.35x = 7,002.38 × 2,203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.35x = 15,431,903.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431,903.07/4,672.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.81

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