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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.30, 6,691.36 and 1,997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.30, 6,691.36 and 1,997.14 is: 2,994.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.30 : 6,691.36 = 1,997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.30/6,691.36 = 1,997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.30x = 6,691.36 × 1,997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.30x = 13,363,582.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,363,582.71/4,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.77

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