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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.47, 6,991.79 and 1,740.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.47, 6,991.79 and 1,740.69 is: 2,611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.47 : 6,991.79 = 1,740.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.47/6,991.79 = 1,740.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.47x = 6,991.79 × 1,740.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.47x = 12,170,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170,530.23/4,660.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.44

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