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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,683.94, 7,021.86 and 2,217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,683.94, 7,021.86 and 2,217.49 is: 3,324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,683.94 : 7,021.86 = 2,217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,683.94/7,021.86 = 2,217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,683.94x = 7,021.86 × 2,217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,683.94x = 15,570,904.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,570,904.33/4,683.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.32

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