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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,477, 6,715.52 and 1,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,477, 6,715.52 and 1,399 is: 2,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,477 : 6,715.52 = 1,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,477/6,715.52 = 1,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,477x = 6,715.52 × 1,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,477x = 9,395,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,395,012.48/4,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.51

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