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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.08, 6,694.94 and 1,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.08, 6,694.94 and 1,996.44 is: 2,995.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.08 : 6,694.94 = 1,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.08/6,694.94 = 1,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.08x = 6,694.94 × 1,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.08x = 13,366,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,366,046.01/4,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.47

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