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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.93, 6,991.04 and 1,373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.93, 6,991.04 and 1,373.02 is: 2,059.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.93 : 6,991.04 = 1,373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.93/6,991.04 = 1,373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.93x = 6,991.04 × 1,373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.93x = 9,598,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,823.70/4,659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.86

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