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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.23, 6,996.42 and 1,154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.23, 6,996.42 and 1,154.25 is: 1,731.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.23 : 6,996.42 = 1,154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.23/6,996.42 = 1,154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.23x = 6,996.42 × 1,154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.23x = 8,075,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075,612.01/4,664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.39

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