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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,815.83, 7,224.96 and 2,220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,815.83, 7,224.96 and 2,220.59 is: 3,331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,815.83 : 7,224.96 = 2,220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,815.83/7,224.96 = 2,220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,815.83x = 7,224.96 × 2,220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,815.83x = 16,043,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,043,673.93/4,815.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.45

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