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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.55, 6,998.60 and 2,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.55, 6,998.60 and 2,200.70 is: 3,300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.55 : 6,998.60 = 2,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.55/6,998.60 = 2,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.55x = 6,998.60 × 2,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.55x = 15,401,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,842.02/4,666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.48

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