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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.50, 6,995.12 and 1,741.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.50, 6,995.12 and 1,741.22 is: 2,611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.50 : 6,995.12 = 1,741.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.50/6,995.12 = 1,741.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.50x = 6,995.12 × 1,741.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.50x = 12,180,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180,042.85/4,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.22

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