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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.21, 6,997.33 and 2,200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.21, 6,997.33 and 2,200.62 is: 3,299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.21 : 6,997.33 = 2,200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.21/6,997.33 = 2,200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.21x = 6,997.33 × 2,200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.21x = 15,398,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398,464.34/4,667.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.29

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