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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.21, 6,997.57 and 1,743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.21, 6,997.57 and 1,743.28 is: 2,614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.21 : 6,997.57 = 1,743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.21/6,997.57 = 1,743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.21x = 6,997.57 × 1,743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.21x = 12,198,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,198,723.83/4,665.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.83

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