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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.24, 6,985.13 and 2,190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.24, 6,985.13 and 2,190.98 is: 3,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.24 : 6,985.13 = 2,190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.24/6,985.13 = 2,190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.24x = 6,985.13 × 2,190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.24x = 15,304,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,304,234.25/4,658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.41

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