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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.82, 6,998.40 and 1,743.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.82, 6,998.40 and 1,743.14 is: 2,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.82 : 6,998.40 = 1,743.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.82/6,998.40 = 1,743.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.82x = 6,998.40 × 1,743.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.82x = 12,199,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,199,190.98/4,664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.15

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