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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,692.49, 7,033.37 and 2,223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,692.49, 7,033.37 and 2,223.81 is: 3,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,692.49 : 7,033.37 = 2,223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,692.49/7,033.37 = 2,223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,692.49x = 7,033.37 × 2,223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,692.49x = 15,640,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640,867.42/4,692.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.17

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