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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.50, 6,995.55 and 2,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.50, 6,995.55 and 2,199.04 is: 3,295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.50 : 6,995.55 = 2,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.50/6,995.55 = 2,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.50x = 6,995.55 × 2,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.50x = 15,383,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,383,494.27/4,667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.87

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