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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.73, 7,018.56 and 2,212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.73, 7,018.56 and 2,212.31 is: 3,320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.73 : 7,018.56 = 2,212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.73/7,018.56 = 2,212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.73x = 7,018.56 × 2,212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.73x = 15,527,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527,195.38/4,676.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.10

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