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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.70, 6,307.82 and 1,738.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.70, 6,307.82 and 1,738.18 is: 2,607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.70 : 6,307.82 = 1,738.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.70/6,307.82 = 1,738.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.70x = 6,307.82 × 1,738.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.70x = 10,964,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,964,126.57/4,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.59

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