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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.44, 6,998.61 and 2,203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.44, 6,998.61 and 2,203.56 is: 3,300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.44 : 6,998.61 = 2,203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.44/6,998.61 = 2,203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.44x = 6,998.61 × 2,203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.44x = 15,421,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421,857.05/4,672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.60

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