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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.22, 7,208.74 and 2,208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.22, 7,208.74 and 2,208.98 is: 3,314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.22 : 7,208.74 = 2,208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.22/7,208.74 = 2,208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.22x = 7,208.74 × 2,208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.22x = 15,923,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,923,962.49/4,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.58

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