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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,681.02, 7,023.56 and 2,217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,681.02, 7,023.56 and 2,217.59 is: 3,327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,681.02 : 7,023.56 = 2,217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,681.02/7,023.56 = 2,217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,681.02x = 7,023.56 × 2,217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,681.02x = 15,575,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575,330.21/4,681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.34

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