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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.60, 7,018.38 and 2,212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.60, 7,018.38 and 2,212.18 is: 3,319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.60 : 7,018.38 = 2,212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.60/7,018.38 = 2,212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.60x = 7,018.38 × 2,212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.60x = 15,525,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,525,919.87/4,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.92

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