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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.63, 6,740.69 and 1,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.63, 6,740.69 and 1,373.74 is: 2,060.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.63 : 6,740.69 = 1,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.63/6,740.69 = 1,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.63x = 6,740.69 × 1,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.63x = 9,259,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,259,931.76/4,493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.68

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