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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.25, 6,998.40 and 2,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.25, 6,998.40 and 2,326.59 is: 3,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.25 : 6,998.40 = 2,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.25/6,998.40 = 2,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.25x = 6,998.40 × 2,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.25x = 16,282,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282,407.46/4,664.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.90

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