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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.76, 6,741 and 1,373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.76, 6,741 and 1,373.46 is: 2,060.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.76 : 6,741 = 1,373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.76/6,741 = 1,373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.76x = 6,741 × 1,373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.76x = 9,258,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258,493.86/4,493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.30

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