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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.41, 7,030.56 and 2,223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.41, 7,030.56 and 2,223.93 is: 3,334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.41 : 7,030.56 = 2,223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.41/7,030.56 = 2,223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.41x = 7,030.56 × 2,223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.41x = 15,635,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,473.30/4,688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.92

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