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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.84, 6,996.27 and 1,377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.84, 6,996.27 and 1,377.05 is: 2,065.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.84 : 6,996.27 = 1,377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.84/6,996.27 = 1,377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.84x = 6,996.27 × 1,377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.84x = 9,634,223.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,634,223.14/4,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.28

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