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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,492.94, 6,740.40 and 1,372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,492.94, 6,740.40 and 1,372.97 is: 2,059.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,492.94 : 6,740.40 = 1,372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,492.94/6,740.40 = 1,372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,492.94x = 6,740.40 × 1,372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,492.94x = 9,254,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,343.35/4,492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.75

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