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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.11, 6,996.91 and 1,544.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.11, 6,996.91 and 1,544.23 is: 2,316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.11 : 6,996.91 = 1,544.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.11/6,996.91 = 1,544.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.11x = 6,996.91 × 1,544.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.11x = 10,804,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,804,838.33/4,664.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.59

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