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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669, 7,000.62 and 2,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669, 7,000.62 and 2,204.32 is: 3,305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669 : 7,000.62 = 2,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669/7,000.62 = 2,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669x = 7,000.62 × 2,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669x = 15,431,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431,606.68/4,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.12

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