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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.65, 6,059.93 and 1,703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.65, 6,059.93 and 1,703.22 is: 2,553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.65 : 6,059.93 = 1,703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.65/6,059.93 = 1,703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.65x = 6,059.93 × 1,703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.65x = 10,321,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,321,393.97/4,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.13

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