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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,730.91, 7,096.37 and 2,197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,730.91, 7,096.37 and 2,197.75 is: 3,296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,730.91 : 7,096.37 = 2,197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,730.91/7,096.37 = 2,197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,730.91x = 7,096.37 × 2,197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,730.91x = 15,596,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596,047.17/4,730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.63

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