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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.83, 6,997.26 and 1,545.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.83, 6,997.26 and 1,545.11 is: 2,317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.83 : 6,997.26 = 1,545.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.83/6,997.26 = 1,545.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.83x = 6,997.26 × 1,545.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.83x = 10,811,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,811,536.40/4,665.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.17

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