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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.73, 6,988.89 and 1,373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.73, 6,988.89 and 1,373.16 is: 2,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.73 : 6,988.89 = 1,373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.73/6,988.89 = 1,373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.73x = 6,988.89 × 1,373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.73x = 9,596,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596,895.55/4,660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.10

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