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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,808.56, 7,211.94 and 2,210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,808.56, 7,211.94 and 2,210.86 is: 3,315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,808.56 : 7,211.94 = 2,210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,808.56/7,211.94 = 2,210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,808.56x = 7,211.94 × 2,210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,808.56x = 15,944,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,944,589.67/4,808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.88

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