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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.70, 6,767.55 and 2,201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.70, 6,767.55 and 2,201.22 is: 3,301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.70 : 6,767.55 = 2,201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.70/6,767.55 = 2,201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.70x = 6,767.55 × 2,201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.70x = 14,896,860.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,896,860.91/4,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.83

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