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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.33, 7,011.07 and 2,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.33, 7,011.07 and 2,217.52 is: 3,321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.33 : 7,011.07 = 2,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.33/7,011.07 = 2,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.33x = 7,011.07 × 2,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.33x = 15,547,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547,191.17/4,680.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.82

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