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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.20, 7,073.55 and 2,217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.20, 7,073.55 and 2,217.81 is: 3,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.20 : 7,073.55 = 2,217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.20/7,073.55 = 2,217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.20x = 7,073.55 × 2,217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.20x = 15,687,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687,789.93/4,719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.25

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