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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.36, 6,023.64 and 1,706.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.36, 6,023.64 and 1,706.84 is: 2,560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.36 : 6,023.64 = 1,706.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.36/6,023.64 = 1,706.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.36x = 6,023.64 × 1,706.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.36x = 10,281,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,281,389.70/4,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.52

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