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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.26, 6,996.33 and 1,377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.26, 6,996.33 and 1,377.34 is: 2,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.26 : 6,996.33 = 1,377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.26/6,996.33 = 1,377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.26x = 6,996.33 × 1,377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.26x = 9,636,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636,325.16/4,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.99

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