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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.80, 7,011.42 and 2,209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.80, 7,011.42 and 2,209.96 is: 3,315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.80 : 7,011.42 = 2,209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.80/7,011.42 = 2,209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.80x = 7,011.42 × 2,209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.80x = 15,494,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,494,957.74/4,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.28

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