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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.66, 7,040.96 and 2,226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.66, 7,040.96 and 2,226.50 is: 3,341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.66 : 7,040.96 = 2,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.66/7,040.96 = 2,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.66x = 7,040.96 × 2,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.66x = 15,676,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,651.10/4,691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.39

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