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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.98, 6,990.21 and 1,373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.98, 6,990.21 and 1,373.22 is: 2,059.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.98 : 6,990.21 = 1,373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.98/6,990.21 = 1,373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.98x = 6,990.21 × 1,373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.98x = 9,599,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599,096.18/4,660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.46

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