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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.17, 6,998.55 and 2,326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.17, 6,998.55 and 2,326.89 is: 3,488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.17 : 6,998.55 = 2,326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.17/6,998.55 = 2,326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.17x = 6,998.55 × 2,326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.17x = 16,284,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284,873.53/4,668.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.50

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