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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.11, 6,995.84 and 1,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.11, 6,995.84 and 1,741.82 is: 2,612.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.11 : 6,995.84 = 1,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.11/6,995.84 = 1,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.11x = 6,995.84 × 1,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.11x = 12,185,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185,450.34/4,665.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.04

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