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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.74, 6,995.44 and 1,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.74, 6,995.44 and 1,544.18 is: 2,315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.74 : 6,995.44 = 1,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.74/6,995.44 = 1,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.74x = 6,995.44 × 1,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.74x = 10,802,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,802,218.54/4,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.72

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