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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.55, 6,995.64 and 1,741.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.55, 6,995.64 and 1,741.79 is: 2,612.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.55 : 6,995.64 = 1,741.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.55/6,995.64 = 1,741.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.55x = 6,995.64 × 1,741.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.55x = 12,184,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,184,959.82/4,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.81

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