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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.95, 6,897.31 and 2,224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.95, 6,897.31 and 2,224.71 is: 3,336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.95 : 6,897.31 = 2,224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.95/6,897.31 = 2,224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.95x = 6,897.31 × 2,224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.95x = 15,344,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,344,514.53/4,598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.53

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