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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.16, 7,037.58 and 2,225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.16, 7,037.58 and 2,225.95 is: 3,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.16 : 7,037.58 = 2,225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.16/7,037.58 = 2,225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.16x = 7,037.58 × 2,225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.16x = 15,665,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665,306.77/4,691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.33

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