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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.28, 6,694.79 and 1,997.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.28, 6,694.79 and 1,997.83 is: 2,996.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.28 : 6,694.79 = 1,997.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.28/6,694.79 = 1,997.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.28x = 6,694.79 × 1,997.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.28x = 13,375,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,375,050.69/4,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.01

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