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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,495.74, 6,744.59 and 1,375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,495.74, 6,744.59 and 1,375.97 is: 2,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,495.74 : 6,744.59 = 1,375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,495.74/6,744.59 = 1,375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,495.74x = 6,744.59 × 1,375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,495.74x = 9,280,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,280,312.90/4,495.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.25

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