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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,687.64, 7,033.52 and 2,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,687.64, 7,033.52 and 2,222.48 is: 3,334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,687.64 : 7,033.52 = 2,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,687.64/7,033.52 = 2,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,687.64x = 7,033.52 × 2,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,687.64x = 15,631,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631,857.53/4,687.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.70

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