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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.95, 6,740.08 and 1,373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.95, 6,740.08 and 1,373.11 is: 2,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.95 : 6,740.08 = 1,373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.95/6,740.08 = 1,373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.95x = 6,740.08 × 1,373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.95x = 9,254,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,850.97/4,493.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.40

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