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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.55, 7,029.18 and 2,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.55, 7,029.18 and 2,221.20 is: 3,330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.55 : 7,029.18 = 2,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.55/7,029.18 = 2,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.55x = 7,029.18 × 2,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.55x = 15,613,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,613,214.62/4,688.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.07

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