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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.52, 7,036.92 and 2,222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.52, 7,036.92 and 2,222.64 is: 3,333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.52 : 7,036.92 = 2,222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.52/7,036.92 = 2,222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.52x = 7,036.92 × 2,222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.52x = 15,640,539.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640,539.87/4,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.79

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