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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.40, 7,033.65 and 2,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.40, 7,033.65 and 2,223.33 is: 3,333.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.40 : 7,033.65 = 2,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.40/7,033.65 = 2,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.40x = 7,033.65 × 2,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.40x = 15,638,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,638,125.05/4,691.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.36

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