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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.43, 6,995.61 and 1,543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.43, 6,995.61 and 1,543.70 is: 2,315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.43 : 6,995.61 = 1,543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.43/6,995.61 = 1,543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.43x = 6,995.61 × 1,543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.43x = 10,799,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,799,140.65/4,664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.21

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