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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.90, 7,036.84 and 2,223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.90, 7,036.84 and 2,223.74 is: 3,337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.90 : 7,036.84 = 2,223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.90/7,036.84 = 2,223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.90x = 7,036.84 × 2,223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.90x = 15,648,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,648,102.58/4,688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.27

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