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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,679.40, 7,023.06 and 2,216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,679.40, 7,023.06 and 2,216.04 is: 3,325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,679.40 : 7,023.06 = 2,216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,679.40/7,023.06 = 2,216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,679.40x = 7,023.06 × 2,216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,679.40x = 15,563,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563,381.88/4,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.94

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