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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.78, 6,944.67 and 1,553.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.78, 6,944.67 and 1,553.94 is: 2,330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.78 : 6,944.67 = 1,553.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.78/6,944.67 = 1,553.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.78x = 6,944.67 × 1,553.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.78x = 10,791,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791,600.50/4,629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.91

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