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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.70, 6,984.02 and 2,193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.70, 6,984.02 and 2,193.82 is: 3,286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.70 : 6,984.02 = 2,193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.70/6,984.02 = 2,193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.70x = 6,984.02 × 2,193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.70x = 15,321,682.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321,682.76/4,662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.01

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