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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.70, 7,027.56 and 2,218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.70, 7,027.56 and 2,218.23 is: 3,329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.70 : 7,027.56 = 2,218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.70/7,027.56 = 2,218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.70x = 7,027.56 × 2,218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.70x = 15,588,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588,744.42/4,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.01

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