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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.55, 6,992.03 and 1,738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.55, 6,992.03 and 1,738.88 is: 2,608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.55 : 6,992.03 = 1,738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.55/6,992.03 = 1,738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.55x = 6,992.03 × 1,738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.55x = 12,158,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,158,270.51/4,660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.77

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