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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.37, 6,999.55 and 1,379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.37, 6,999.55 and 1,379.72 is: 2,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.37 : 6,999.55 = 1,379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.37/6,999.55 = 1,379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.37x = 6,999.55 × 1,379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.37x = 9,657,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,657,380.68/4,666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.57

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