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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.74, 6,991.33 and 1,373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.74, 6,991.33 and 1,373.87 is: 2,060.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.74 : 6,991.33 = 1,373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.74/6,991.33 = 1,373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.74x = 6,991.33 × 1,373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.74x = 9,605,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605,143.59/4,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.86

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