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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.52, 6,989.70 and 1,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.52, 6,989.70 and 1,372.73 is: 2,058.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.52 : 6,989.70 = 1,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.52/6,989.70 = 1,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.52x = 6,989.70 × 1,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.52x = 9,594,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594,970.88/4,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.78

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