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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.02, 6,995.38 and 1,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.02, 6,995.38 and 1,741.52 is: 2,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.02 : 6,995.38 = 1,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.02/6,995.38 = 1,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.02x = 6,995.38 × 1,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.02x = 12,182,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182,594.18/4,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.60

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