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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.11, 6,990.48 and 1,738.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.11, 6,990.48 and 1,738.41 is: 2,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.11 : 6,990.48 = 1,738.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.11/6,990.48 = 1,738.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.11x = 6,990.48 × 1,738.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.11x = 12,152,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,152,320.34/4,660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.73

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