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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.37, 6,993.38 and 1,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.37, 6,993.38 and 1,542.80 is: 2,313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.37 : 6,993.38 = 1,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.37/6,993.38 = 1,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.37x = 6,993.38 × 1,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.37x = 10,789,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,789,351.70/4,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.64

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