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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.81, 6,996.99 and 1,742.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.81, 6,996.99 and 1,742.96 is: 2,614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.81 : 6,996.99 = 1,742.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.81/6,996.99 = 1,742.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.81x = 6,996.99 × 1,742.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.81x = 12,195,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,195,473.69/4,664.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.36

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