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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,690.83, 7,032.81 and 2,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,690.83, 7,032.81 and 2,222.76 is: 3,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,690.83 : 7,032.81 = 2,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,690.83/7,032.81 = 2,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,690.83x = 7,032.81 × 2,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,690.83x = 15,632,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,248.76/4,690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.51

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