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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,424.63, 6,637.82 and 1,304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,424.63, 6,637.82 and 1,304.69 is: 1,957.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,424.63 : 6,637.82 = 1,304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,424.63/6,637.82 = 1,304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,424.63x = 6,637.82 × 1,304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,424.63x = 8,660,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,257.66/4,424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.29

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