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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.34, 6,989.70 and 1,738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.34, 6,989.70 and 1,738.04 is: 2,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.34 : 6,989.70 = 1,738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.34/6,989.70 = 1,738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.34x = 6,989.70 × 1,738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.34x = 12,148,378.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,148,378.19/4,660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.76

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