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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,485.53, 6,729.73 and 1,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,485.53, 6,729.73 and 1,366.14 is: 2,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,485.53 : 6,729.73 = 1,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,485.53/6,729.73 = 1,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,485.53x = 6,729.73 × 1,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,485.53x = 9,193,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,720.30/4,485.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.64

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