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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.12, 7,282.70 and 2,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.12, 7,282.70 and 2,220.20 is: 3,331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.12 : 7,282.70 = 2,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.12/7,282.70 = 2,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.12x = 7,282.70 × 2,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.12x = 16,169,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,169,050.54/4,853.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.68

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