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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.04, 6,988.62 and 1,739.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.04, 6,988.62 and 1,739.72 is: 2,609.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.04 : 6,988.62 = 1,739.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.04/6,988.62 = 1,739.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.04x = 6,988.62 × 1,739.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.04x = 12,158,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,158,241.99/4,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.04

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