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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.85, 6,991.26 and 1,373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.85, 6,991.26 and 1,373.94 is: 2,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.85 : 6,991.26 = 1,373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.85/6,991.26 = 1,373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.85x = 6,991.26 × 1,373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.85x = 9,605,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605,536.81/4,660.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.90

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