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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.82, 6,998.78 and 1,334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.82, 6,998.78 and 1,334.83 is: 2,001.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.82 : 6,998.78 = 1,334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.82/6,998.78 = 1,334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.82x = 6,998.78 × 1,334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.82x = 9,342,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342,176.72/4,666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.83

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