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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,683.98, 7,027.51 and 2,218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,683.98, 7,027.51 and 2,218.49 is: 3,328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,683.98 : 7,027.51 = 2,218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,683.98/7,027.51 = 2,218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,683.98x = 7,027.51 × 2,218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,683.98x = 15,590,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590,450.49/4,683.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.46

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