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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.31, 6,997.40 and 2,065.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.31, 6,997.40 and 2,065.64 is: 3,099.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.31 : 6,997.40 = 2,065.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.31/6,997.40 = 2,065.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.31x = 6,997.40 × 2,065.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.31x = 14,454,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,454,105.32/4,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.54

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