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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,690.52, 7,035.64 and 2,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,690.52, 7,035.64 and 2,223.62 is: 3,335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,690.52 : 7,035.64 = 2,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,690.52/7,035.64 = 2,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,690.52x = 7,035.64 × 2,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,690.52x = 15,644,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,644,589.82/4,690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.36

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