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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.60, 7,016.88 and 2,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.60, 7,016.88 and 2,211.18 is: 3,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.60 : 7,016.88 = 2,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.60/7,016.88 = 2,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.60x = 7,016.88 × 2,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.60x = 15,515,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,515,584.72/4,675.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.42

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