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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.11, 7,281.21 and 2,219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.11, 7,281.21 and 2,219.22 is: 3,330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.11 : 7,281.21 = 2,219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.11/7,281.21 = 2,219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.11x = 7,281.21 × 2,219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.11x = 16,158,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,158,606.86/4,852.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.22

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