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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.94, 6,996.36 and 2,202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.94, 6,996.36 and 2,202.06 is: 3,298.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.94 : 6,996.36 = 2,202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.94/6,996.36 = 2,202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.94x = 6,996.36 × 2,202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.94x = 15,406,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,406,404.50/4,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.35

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