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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.70, 6,689.38 and 1,498.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.70, 6,689.38 and 1,498.91 is: 2,246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.70 : 6,689.38 = 1,498.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.70/6,689.38 = 1,498.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.70x = 6,689.38 × 1,498.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.70x = 10,026,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,026,741.38/4,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.79

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