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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.10, 7,014.63 and 2,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.10, 7,014.63 and 2,209.68 is: 3,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.10 : 7,014.63 = 2,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.10/7,014.63 = 2,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.10x = 7,014.63 × 2,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.10x = 15,500,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500,041.50/4,674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.16

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