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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.31, 6,994.98 and 1,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.31, 6,994.98 and 1,740.96 is: 2,611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.31 : 6,994.98 = 1,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.31/6,994.98 = 1,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.31x = 6,994.98 × 1,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.31x = 12,177,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,177,980.38/4,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.45

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