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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,685.52, 7,030.32 and 2,222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,685.52, 7,030.32 and 2,222.08 is: 3,334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,685.52 : 7,030.32 = 2,222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,685.52/7,030.32 = 2,222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,685.52x = 7,030.32 × 2,222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,685.52x = 15,621,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621,933.47/4,685.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.09

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