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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.50, 6,991.05 and 2,196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.50, 6,991.05 and 2,196.04 is: 3,291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.50 : 6,991.05 = 2,196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.50/6,991.05 = 2,196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.50x = 6,991.05 × 2,196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.50x = 15,352,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352,625.44/4,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.38

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