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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.60, 7,003.46 and 2,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.60, 7,003.46 and 2,202.96 is: 3,303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.60 : 7,003.46 = 2,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.60/7,003.46 = 2,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.60x = 7,003.46 × 2,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.60x = 15,428,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428,342.24/4,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.29

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