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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.61, 6,996.45 and 1,544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.61, 6,996.45 and 1,544.58 is: 2,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.61 : 6,996.45 = 1,544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.61/6,996.45 = 1,544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.61x = 6,996.45 × 1,544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.61x = 10,806,576.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,806,576.74/4,664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.72

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