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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,697.74, 7,044.48 and 1,773.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,697.74, 7,044.48 and 1,773.97 is: 2,660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,697.74 : 7,044.48 = 1,773.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,697.74/7,044.48 = 1,773.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,697.74x = 7,044.48 × 1,773.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,697.74x = 12,496,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,496,696.19/4,697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.15

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