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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.62, 7,290.07 and 1,740.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.62, 7,290.07 and 1,740.65 is: 2,610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.62 : 7,290.07 = 1,740.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.62/7,290.07 = 1,740.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.62x = 7,290.07 × 1,740.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.62x = 12,689,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,689,460.55/4,860.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.67

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