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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.55, 6,996.27 and 1,377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.55, 6,996.27 and 1,377.57 is: 2,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.55 : 6,996.27 = 1,377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.55/6,996.27 = 1,377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.55x = 6,996.27 × 1,377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.55x = 9,637,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,637,851.66/4,664.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.19

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