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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.33, 6,693.83 and 1,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.33, 6,693.83 and 1,342.08 is: 2,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.33 : 6,693.83 = 1,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.33/6,693.83 = 1,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.33x = 6,693.83 × 1,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.33x = 8,983,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,983,673.76/4,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.23

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