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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.44, 7,036.13 and 2,223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.44, 7,036.13 and 2,223.27 is: 3,336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.44 : 7,036.13 = 2,223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.44/7,036.13 = 2,223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.44x = 7,036.13 × 2,223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.44x = 15,643,205.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,643,205.63/4,688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.55

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