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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.50, 6,988.47 and 2,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.50, 6,988.47 and 2,193.24 is: 3,288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.50 : 6,988.47 = 2,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.50/6,988.47 = 2,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.50x = 6,988.47 × 2,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.50x = 15,327,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327,391.94/4,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.79

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