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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.83, 6,999.08 and 1,743.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.83, 6,999.08 and 1,743.37 is: 2,615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.83 : 6,999.08 = 1,743.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.83/6,999.08 = 1,743.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.83x = 6,999.08 × 1,743.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.83x = 12,201,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,986.10/4,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.74

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