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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,692.76, 7,040.84 and 2,196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,692.76, 7,040.84 and 2,196.14 is: 3,295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,692.76 : 7,040.84 = 2,196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,692.76/7,040.84 = 2,196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,692.76x = 7,040.84 × 2,196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,692.76x = 15,462,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462,670.36/4,692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.01

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