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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,684.68, 7,022.76 and 2,217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,684.68, 7,022.76 and 2,217.96 is: 3,324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,684.68 : 7,022.76 = 2,217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,684.68/7,022.76 = 2,217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,684.68x = 7,022.76 × 2,217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,684.68x = 15,576,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,576,200.77/4,684.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.92

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