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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.10, 7,017.63 and 2,211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.10, 7,017.63 and 2,211.68 is: 3,319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.10 : 7,017.63 = 2,211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.10/7,017.63 = 2,211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.10x = 7,017.63 × 2,211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.10x = 15,520,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520,751.92/4,676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.17

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