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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.63, 7,043.61 and 2,229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.63, 7,043.61 and 2,229.18 is: 3,343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.63 : 7,043.61 = 2,229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.63/7,043.61 = 2,229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.63x = 7,043.61 × 2,229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.63x = 15,701,474.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,474.54/4,695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.85

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