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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.85, 6,995.84 and 1,377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.85, 6,995.84 and 1,377.27 is: 2,065.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.85 : 6,995.84 = 1,377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.85/6,995.84 = 1,377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.85x = 6,995.84 × 1,377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.85x = 9,635,153.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,635,153.67/4,663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.92

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