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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.92, 6,992.60 and 1,739.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.92, 6,992.60 and 1,739.25 is: 2,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.92 : 6,992.60 = 1,739.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.92/6,992.60 = 1,739.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.92x = 6,992.60 × 1,739.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.92x = 12,161,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161,870.85/4,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.33

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