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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.70, 6,996.24 and 1,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.70, 6,996.24 and 1,544.76 is: 2,316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.70 : 6,996.24 = 1,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.70/6,996.24 = 1,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.70x = 6,996.24 × 1,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.70x = 10,807,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,807,511.70/4,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.87

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