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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.81, 6,995.40 and 1,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.81, 6,995.40 and 1,741.14 is: 2,612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.81 : 6,995.40 = 1,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.81/6,995.40 = 1,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.81x = 6,995.40 × 1,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.81x = 12,179,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,179,970.76/4,662.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.15

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