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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.19, 6,991.36 and 2,196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.19, 6,991.36 and 2,196.62 is: 3,293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.19 : 6,991.36 = 2,196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.19/6,991.36 = 2,196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.19x = 6,991.36 × 2,196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.19x = 15,357,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357,361.20/4,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.32

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