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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.39, 6,997.39 and 1,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.39, 6,997.39 and 1,544.06 is: 2,316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.39 : 6,997.39 = 1,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.39/6,997.39 = 1,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.39x = 6,997.39 × 1,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.39x = 10,804,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,804,403.64/4,664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.36

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