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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.73, 6,997.20 and 1,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.73, 6,997.20 and 1,741.44 is: 2,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.73 : 6,997.20 = 1,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.73/6,997.20 = 1,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.73x = 6,997.20 × 1,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.73x = 12,185,203.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185,203.97/4,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.20

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