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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.34, 6,995.40 and 1,740.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.34, 6,995.40 and 1,740.92 is: 2,611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.34 : 6,995.40 = 1,740.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.34/6,995.40 = 1,740.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.34x = 6,995.40 × 1,740.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.34x = 12,178,431.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,431.77/4,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.53

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