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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.35, 7,003.88 and 2,204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.35, 7,003.88 and 2,204.81 is: 3,304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.35 : 7,003.88 = 2,204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.35/7,003.88 = 2,204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.35x = 7,003.88 × 2,204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.35x = 15,442,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,224.66/4,673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.32

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