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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.36, 6,991.76 and 1,738.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.36, 6,991.76 and 1,738.69 is: 2,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.36 : 6,991.76 = 1,738.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.36/6,991.76 = 1,738.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.36x = 6,991.76 × 1,738.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.36x = 12,156,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,156,477.02/4,660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.49

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