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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.69, 6,998.95 and 2,995.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.69, 6,998.95 and 2,995.77 is: 4,492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.69 : 6,998.95 = 2,995.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.69/6,998.95 = 2,995.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.69x = 6,998.95 × 2,995.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.69x = 20,967,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,967,244.44/4,666.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.96

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