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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.50, 7,015.95 and 2,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.50, 7,015.95 and 2,211.25 is: 3,317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.50 : 7,015.95 = 2,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.50/7,015.95 = 2,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.50x = 7,015.95 × 2,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.50x = 15,514,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514,019.44/4,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.44

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