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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.11, 6,991.46 and 1,739.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.11, 6,991.46 and 1,739.47 is: 2,610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.11 : 6,991.46 = 1,739.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.11/6,991.46 = 1,739.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.11x = 6,991.46 × 1,739.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.11x = 12,161,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161,391.27/4,659.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.24

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