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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.80, 6,994.14 and 2,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.80, 6,994.14 and 2,196.76 is: 3,291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.80 : 6,994.14 = 2,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.80/6,994.14 = 2,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.80x = 6,994.14 × 2,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.80x = 15,364,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,364,446.99/4,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.58

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