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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,817.76, 7,226.64 and 2,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,817.76, 7,226.64 and 2,220 is: 3,330

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,817.76 : 7,226.64 = 2,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,817.76/7,226.64 = 2,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,817.76x = 7,226.64 × 2,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,817.76x = 16,043,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,043,140.80/4,817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330

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