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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.66, 6,694.33 and 1,175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.66, 6,694.33 and 1,175.71 is: 1,763.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.66 : 6,694.33 = 1,175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.66/6,694.33 = 1,175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.66x = 6,694.33 × 1,175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.66x = 7,870,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870,590.72/4,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.66

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