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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.54, 6,997.26 and 2,994.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.54, 6,997.26 and 2,994.63 is: 4,491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.54 : 6,997.26 = 2,994.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.54/6,997.26 = 2,994.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.54x = 6,997.26 × 2,994.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.54x = 20,954,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,954,204.71/4,665.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.27

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