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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.39, 7,012.71 and 2,210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.39, 7,012.71 and 2,210.85 is: 3,314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.39 : 7,012.71 = 2,210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.39/7,012.71 = 2,210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.39x = 7,012.71 × 2,210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.39x = 15,504,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,504,049.90/4,677.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.68

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