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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.83, 6,635.78 and 1,136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.83, 6,635.78 and 1,136.94 is: 1,705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.83 : 6,635.78 = 1,136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.83/6,635.78 = 1,136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.83x = 6,635.78 × 1,136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.83x = 7,544,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,544,478.03/4,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.42

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