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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.48, 6,969.44 and 1,724.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.48, 6,969.44 and 1,724.84 is: 2,588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.48 : 6,969.44 = 1,724.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.48/6,969.44 = 1,724.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.48x = 6,969.44 × 1,724.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.48x = 12,021,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,021,168.89/4,644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.27

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