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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.44, 6,980.68 and 1,730.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.44, 6,980.68 and 1,730.23 is: 2,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.44 : 6,980.68 = 1,730.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.44/6,980.68 = 1,730.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.44x = 6,980.68 × 1,730.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.44x = 12,078,166.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,078,166.67/4,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.09

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