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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.97, 7,027.91 and 2,217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.97, 7,027.91 and 2,217.79 is: 3,328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.97 : 7,027.91 = 2,217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.97/7,027.91 = 2,217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.97x = 7,027.91 × 2,217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.97x = 15,586,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,586,407.71/4,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.32

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