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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.15, 7,031.86 and 2,219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.15, 7,031.86 and 2,219.27 is: 3,328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.15 : 7,031.86 = 2,219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.15/7,031.86 = 2,219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.15x = 7,031.86 × 2,219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.15x = 15,605,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605,555.23/4,688.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.73

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