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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.56, 6,021.84 and 1,706.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.56, 6,021.84 and 1,706.06 is: 2,559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.56 : 6,021.84 = 1,706.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.56/6,021.84 = 1,706.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.56x = 6,021.84 × 1,706.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.56x = 10,273,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,273,641.80/4,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.09

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