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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.44, 6,995.52 and 1,742.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.44, 6,995.52 and 1,742.76 is: 2,612.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.44 : 6,995.52 = 1,742.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.44/6,995.52 = 1,742.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.44x = 6,995.52 × 1,742.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.44x = 12,191,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,191,512.44/4,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.59

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