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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.30, 7,033.52 and 2,232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.30, 7,033.52 and 2,232.49 is: 3,344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.30 : 7,033.52 = 2,232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.30/7,033.52 = 2,232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.30x = 7,033.52 × 2,232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.30x = 15,702,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,263.06/4,695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.25

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