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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.49, 6,991.95 and 1,738.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.49, 6,991.95 and 1,738.82 is: 2,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.49 : 6,991.95 = 1,738.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.49/6,991.95 = 1,738.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.49x = 6,991.95 × 1,738.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.49x = 12,157,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,157,698.85/4,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.68

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