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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.40, 6,996.99 and 1,544.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.40, 6,996.99 and 1,544.31 is: 2,316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.40 : 6,996.99 = 1,544.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.40/6,996.99 = 1,544.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.40x = 6,996.99 × 1,544.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.40x = 10,805,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805,513.91/4,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.59

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