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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.70, 6,976.98 and 1,729.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.70, 6,976.98 and 1,729.22 is: 2,593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.70 : 6,976.98 = 1,729.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.70/6,976.98 = 1,729.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.70x = 6,976.98 × 1,729.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.70x = 12,064,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,064,733.36/4,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.62

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