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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.02, 6,988.92 and 2,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.02, 6,988.92 and 2,192.52 is: 3,288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.02 : 6,988.92 = 2,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.02/6,988.92 = 2,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.02x = 6,988.92 × 2,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.02x = 15,323,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,323,346.88/4,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.26

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