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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.78, 6,069.97 and 1,708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.78, 6,069.97 and 1,708.84 is: 2,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.78 : 6,069.97 = 1,708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.78/6,069.97 = 1,708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.78x = 6,069.97 × 1,708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.78x = 10,372,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372,607.53/4,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.54

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