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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.62, 6,698.44 and 2,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.62, 6,698.44 and 2,155.50 is: 3,233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.62 : 6,698.44 = 2,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.62/6,698.44 = 2,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.62x = 6,698.44 × 2,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.62x = 14,438,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438,487.42/4,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.25

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