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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.63, 6,597.96 and 1,111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.63, 6,597.96 and 1,111.73 is: 1,667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.63 : 6,597.96 = 1,111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.63/6,597.96 = 1,111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.63x = 6,597.96 × 1,111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.63x = 7,335,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,122.29/4,398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.59

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