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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.51, 6,635.86 and 2,199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.51, 6,635.86 and 2,199.46 is: 3,297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.51 : 6,635.86 = 2,199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.51/6,635.86 = 2,199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.51x = 6,635.86 × 2,199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.51x = 14,595,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595,308.64/4,425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.99

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