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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.32, 7,038.33 and 2,222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.32, 7,038.33 and 2,222.74 is: 3,334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.32 : 7,038.33 = 2,222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.32/7,038.33 = 2,222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.32x = 7,038.33 × 2,222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.32x = 15,644,378.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,644,378.09/4,691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.75

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