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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.43, 6,977.20 and 1,364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.43, 6,977.20 and 1,364.59 is: 2,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.43 : 6,977.20 = 1,364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.43/6,977.20 = 1,364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.43x = 6,977.20 × 1,364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.43x = 9,520,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,520,975.64/4,651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.89

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