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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.75, 7,003.94 and 2,207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.75, 7,003.94 and 2,207.30 is: 3,307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.75 : 7,003.94 = 2,207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.75/7,003.94 = 2,207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.75x = 7,003.94 × 2,207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.75x = 15,459,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459,750.71/4,673.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.79

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