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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.37, 7,014.12 and 2,219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.37, 7,014.12 and 2,219.56 is: 3,324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.37 : 7,014.12 = 2,219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.37/7,014.12 = 2,219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.37x = 7,014.12 × 2,219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.37x = 15,568,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,568,260.19/4,682.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.87

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