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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.78, 6,998.46 and 1,743.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.78, 6,998.46 and 1,743.87 is: 2,615.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.78 : 6,998.46 = 1,743.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.78/6,998.46 = 1,743.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.78x = 6,998.46 × 1,743.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.78x = 12,204,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,204,404.44/4,665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.73

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