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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.51, 6,994.98 and 2,064.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.51, 6,994.98 and 2,064.84 is: 3,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.51 : 6,994.98 = 2,064.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.51/6,994.98 = 2,064.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.51x = 6,994.98 × 2,064.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.51x = 14,443,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443,514.50/4,662.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.80

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