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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,683.26, 7,021.42 and 2,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,683.26, 7,021.42 and 2,215.20 is: 3,321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,683.26 : 7,021.42 = 2,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,683.26/7,021.42 = 2,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,683.26x = 7,021.42 × 2,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,683.26x = 15,553,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553,849.58/4,683.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.16

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