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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.50, 6,991.47 and 2,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.50, 6,991.47 and 2,195.24 is: 3,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.50 : 6,991.47 = 2,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.50/6,991.47 = 2,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.50x = 6,991.47 × 2,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.50x = 15,347,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347,954.60/4,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.79

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