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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.44, 6,730.41 and 1,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.44, 6,730.41 and 1,366.76 is: 2,050.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.44 : 6,730.41 = 1,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.44/6,730.41 = 1,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.44x = 6,730.41 × 1,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.44x = 9,198,855.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198,855.17/4,486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.37

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