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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.90, 6,992.95 and 2,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.90, 6,992.95 and 2,322.69 is: 3,481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.90 : 6,992.95 = 2,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.90/6,992.95 = 2,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.90x = 6,992.95 × 2,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.90x = 16,242,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,242,455.04/4,664.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.84

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