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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,692.98, 7,040.46 and 1,771.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,692.98, 7,040.46 and 1,771.31 is: 2,657.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,692.98 : 7,040.46 = 1,771.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,692.98/7,040.46 = 1,771.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,692.98x = 7,040.46 × 1,771.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,692.98x = 12,470,802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470,802.00/4,692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.33

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