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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.22, 7,087.64 and 2,533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.22, 7,087.64 and 2,533.22 is: 3,803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.22 : 7,087.64 = 2,533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.22/7,087.64 = 2,533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.22x = 7,087.64 × 2,533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.22x = 17,954,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,954,551.40/4,720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.75

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