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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.89, 6,993.36 and 1,739.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.89, 6,993.36 and 1,739.79 is: 2,608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.89 : 6,993.36 = 1,739.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.89/6,993.36 = 1,739.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.89x = 6,993.36 × 1,739.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.89x = 12,166,977.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,166,977.79/4,663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.76

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