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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.65, 6,691.27 and 1,997.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.65, 6,691.27 and 1,997.01 is: 2,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.65 : 6,691.27 = 1,997.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.65/6,691.27 = 1,997.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.65x = 6,691.27 × 1,997.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.65x = 13,362,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,362,533.10/4,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.30

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