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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.75, 7,027.59 and 2,217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.75, 7,027.59 and 2,217.57 is: 3,327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.75 : 7,027.59 = 2,217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.75/7,027.59 = 2,217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.75x = 7,027.59 × 2,217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.75x = 15,584,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,584,144.10/4,682.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.99

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