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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.73, 7,005.58 and 2,206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.73, 7,005.58 and 2,206.15 is: 3,307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.73 : 7,005.58 = 2,206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.73/7,005.58 = 2,206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.73x = 7,005.58 × 2,206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.73x = 15,455,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455,360.32/4,672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.57

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