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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.35, 7,027.62 and 2,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.35, 7,027.62 and 2,228.56 is: 3,338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.35 : 7,027.62 = 2,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.35/7,027.62 = 2,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.35x = 7,027.62 × 2,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.35x = 15,661,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661,472.83/4,691.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.37

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