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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.66, 6,069.48 and 1,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.66, 6,069.48 and 1,707.59 is: 2,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.66 : 6,069.48 = 1,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.66/6,069.48 = 1,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.66x = 6,069.48 × 1,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.66x = 10,364,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,364,192.12/4,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.17

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