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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.70, 7,077.66 and 2,220.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.70, 7,077.66 and 2,220.49 is: 3,329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.70 : 7,077.66 = 2,220.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.70/7,077.66 = 2,220.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.70x = 7,077.66 × 2,220.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.70x = 15,715,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,715,873.77/4,720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.14

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