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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.67, 6,329.93 and 1,997.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.67, 6,329.93 and 1,997.31 is: 2,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.67 : 6,329.93 = 1,997.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.67/6,329.93 = 1,997.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.67x = 6,329.93 × 1,997.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.67x = 12,642,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,642,822.50/4,220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.45

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