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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.68, 6,020.70 and 1,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.68, 6,020.70 and 1,705 is: 2,557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.68 : 6,020.70 = 1,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.68/6,020.70 = 1,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.68x = 6,020.70 × 1,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.68x = 10,265,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265,293.50/4,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.58

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