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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.52, 7,023.40 and 2,213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.52, 7,023.40 and 2,213.64 is: 3,320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.52 : 7,023.40 = 2,213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.52/7,023.40 = 2,213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.52x = 7,023.40 × 2,213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.52x = 15,547,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547,279.18/4,682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.28

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