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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.50, 7,001.76 and 1,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.50, 7,001.76 and 1,744.44 is: 2,617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.50 : 7,001.76 = 1,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.50/7,001.76 = 1,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.50x = 7,001.76 × 1,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.50x = 12,214,150.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214,150.21/4,666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.41

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