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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.67, 6,777.95 and 1,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.67, 6,777.95 and 1,399.28 is: 2,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.67 : 6,777.95 = 1,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.67/6,777.95 = 1,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.67x = 6,777.95 × 1,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.67x = 9,484,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,484,208.99/4,519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.43

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