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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.73, 6,698.90 and 1,544.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.73, 6,698.90 and 1,544.27 is: 2,316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.73 : 6,698.90 = 1,544.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.73/6,698.90 = 1,544.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.73x = 6,698.90 × 1,544.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.73x = 10,344,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,880.67/4,465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.50

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