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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.64, 6,992.64 and 1,740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.64, 6,992.64 and 1,740.72 is: 2,609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.64 : 6,992.64 = 1,740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.64/6,992.64 = 1,740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.64x = 6,992.64 × 1,740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.64x = 12,172,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172,228.30/4,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.47

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