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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.67, 6,992.22 and 1,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.67, 6,992.22 and 1,739 is: 2,608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.67 : 6,992.22 = 1,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.67/6,992.22 = 1,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.67x = 6,992.22 × 1,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.67x = 12,159,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,159,470.58/4,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.95

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