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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.52, 6,014.28 and 1,700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.52, 6,014.28 and 1,700.72 is: 2,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.52 : 6,014.28 = 1,700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.52/6,014.28 = 1,700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.52x = 6,014.28 × 1,700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.52x = 10,228,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,228,606.28/4,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.08

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