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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.58, 6,730.88 and 1,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.58, 6,730.88 and 1,366.86 is: 2,050.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.58 : 6,730.88 = 1,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.58/6,730.88 = 1,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.58x = 6,730.88 × 1,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.58x = 9,200,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200,170.64/4,486.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.60

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