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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.50, 6,983.24 and 2,022.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.50, 6,983.24 and 2,022.66 is: 3,033.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.50 : 6,983.24 = 2,022.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.50/6,983.24 = 2,022.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.50x = 6,983.24 × 2,022.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.50x = 14,124,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,124,720.22/4,655.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.99

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