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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,694.91, 7,042.58 and 1,773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,694.91, 7,042.58 and 1,773.45 is: 2,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,694.91 : 7,042.58 = 1,773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,694.91/7,042.58 = 1,773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,694.91x = 7,042.58 × 1,773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,694.91x = 12,489,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489,654.63/4,694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.25

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