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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,683.97, 7,029.41 and 2,218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,683.97, 7,029.41 and 2,218.79 is: 3,329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,683.97 : 7,029.41 = 2,218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,683.97/7,029.41 = 2,218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,683.97x = 7,029.41 × 2,218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,683.97x = 15,596,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596,784.61/4,683.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.82

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