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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.37, 6,991.29 and 1,373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.37, 6,991.29 and 1,373.03 is: 2,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.37 : 6,991.29 = 1,373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.37/6,991.29 = 1,373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.37x = 6,991.29 × 1,373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.37x = 9,599,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599,250.91/4,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.76

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