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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.04, 6,987.50 and 2,193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.04, 6,987.50 and 2,193.60 is: 3,289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.04 : 6,987.50 = 2,193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.04/6,987.50 = 2,193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.04x = 6,987.50 × 2,193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.04x = 15,327,780
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327,780/4,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.19

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