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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.79, 6,977.88 and 1,364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.79, 6,977.88 and 1,364.90 is: 2,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.79 : 6,977.88 = 1,364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.79/6,977.88 = 1,364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.79x = 6,977.88 × 1,364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.79x = 9,524,073.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,524,073.52/4,651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.40

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