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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.46, 10,604.08 and 1,732.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.46, 10,604.08 and 1,732.69 is: 2,599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.46 : 10,604.08 = 1,732.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.46/10,604.08 = 1,732.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.46x = 10,604.08 × 1,732.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.46x = 18,373,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,373,598.80/7,069.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.01

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