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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.40, 7,024.56 and 2,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.40, 7,024.56 and 2,217.04 is: 3,327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.40 : 7,024.56 = 2,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.40/7,024.56 = 2,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.40x = 7,024.56 × 2,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.40x = 15,573,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573,730.50/4,680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.44

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