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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.94, 6,704.98 and 1,548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.94, 6,704.98 and 1,548.33 is: 2,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.94 : 6,704.98 = 1,548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.94/6,704.98 = 1,548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.94x = 6,704.98 × 1,548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.94x = 10,381,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,381,521.68/4,469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.52

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