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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.37, 6,729.82 and 1,366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.37, 6,729.82 and 1,366.58 is: 2,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.37 : 6,729.82 = 1,366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.37/6,729.82 = 1,366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.37x = 6,729.82 × 1,366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.37x = 9,196,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196,850.82/4,486.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.96

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