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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.60, 7,023.50 and 2,225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.60, 7,023.50 and 2,225.81 is: 3,334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.60 : 7,023.50 = 2,225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.60/7,023.50 = 2,225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.60x = 7,023.50 × 2,225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.60x = 15,632,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,965.41/4,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.25

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