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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.52, 7,223.40 and 2,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.52, 7,223.40 and 2,215.50 is: 3,324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.52 : 7,223.40 = 2,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.52/7,223.40 = 2,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.52x = 7,223.40 × 2,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.52x = 16,003,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003,442.70/4,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.00

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