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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.51, 6,998.40 and 1,744.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.51, 6,998.40 and 1,744.13 is: 2,615.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.51 : 6,998.40 = 1,744.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.51/6,998.40 = 1,744.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.51x = 6,998.40 × 1,744.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.51x = 12,206,136.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,206,136.89/4,666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.69

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