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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.61, 6,991.82 and 1,375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.61, 6,991.82 and 1,375.05 is: 2,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.61 : 6,991.82 = 1,375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.61/6,991.82 = 1,375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.61x = 6,991.82 × 1,375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.61x = 9,614,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614,095.22/4,661.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.40

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