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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.50, 7,015.30 and 2,212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.50, 7,015.30 and 2,212.08 is: 3,319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.50 : 7,015.30 = 2,212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.50/7,015.30 = 2,212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.50x = 7,015.30 × 2,212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.50x = 15,518,404.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518,404.82/4,675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.09

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