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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.41, 6,997.29 and 1,743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.41, 6,997.29 and 1,743.76 is: 2,616.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.41 : 6,997.29 = 1,743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.41/6,997.29 = 1,743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.41x = 6,997.29 × 1,743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.41x = 12,201,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,596.62/4,663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.46

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