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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.81, 7,038.78 and 2,228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.81, 7,038.78 and 2,228.82 is: 3,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.81 : 7,038.78 = 2,228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.81/7,038.78 = 2,228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.81x = 7,038.78 × 2,228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.81x = 15,688,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,688,173.64/4,695.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.89

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