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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.38, 6,729.58 and 1,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.38, 6,729.58 and 1,366.40 is: 2,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.38 : 6,729.58 = 1,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.38/6,729.58 = 1,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.38x = 6,729.58 × 1,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.38x = 9,195,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,195,298.11/4,486.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.60

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