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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.72, 7,025.88 and 2,218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.72, 7,025.88 and 2,218.16 is: 3,328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.72 : 7,025.88 = 2,218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.72/7,025.88 = 2,218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.72x = 7,025.88 × 2,218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.72x = 15,584,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,584,525.98/4,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.09

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