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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.83, 6,979.19 and 1,364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.83, 6,979.19 and 1,364.99 is: 2,047.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.83 : 6,979.19 = 1,364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.83/6,979.19 = 1,364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.83x = 6,979.19 × 1,364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.83x = 9,526,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,526,482.84/4,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.90

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