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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.73, 6,998.70 and 1,742.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.73, 6,998.70 and 1,742.44 is: 2,613.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.73 : 6,998.70 = 1,742.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.73/6,998.70 = 1,742.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.73x = 6,998.70 × 1,742.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.73x = 12,194,814.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,194,814.83/4,665.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.70

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