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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,485.61, 6,729.86 and 1,366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,485.61, 6,729.86 and 1,366.22 is: 2,049.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,485.61 : 6,729.86 = 1,366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,485.61/6,729.86 = 1,366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,485.61x = 6,729.86 × 1,366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,485.61x = 9,194,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,194,469.33/4,485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.77

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