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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.95, 6,995.69 and 1,742.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.95, 6,995.69 and 1,742.03 is: 2,612.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.95 : 6,995.69 = 1,742.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.95/6,995.69 = 1,742.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.95x = 6,995.69 × 1,742.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.95x = 12,186,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,186,658.16/4,663.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.95

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