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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,689.36, 7,027.56 and 2,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,689.36, 7,027.56 and 2,223.72 is: 3,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,689.36 : 7,027.56 = 2,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,689.36/7,027.56 = 2,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,689.36x = 7,027.56 × 2,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,689.36x = 15,627,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,325.72/4,689.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.51

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