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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.49, 7,009.94 and 2,207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.49, 7,009.94 and 2,207.25 is: 3,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.49 : 7,009.94 = 2,207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.49/7,009.94 = 2,207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.49x = 7,009.94 × 2,207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.49x = 15,472,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,472,695.58/4,672.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.45

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