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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.58, 6,461.52 and 1,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.58, 6,461.52 and 1,709.26 is: 2,565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.58 : 6,461.52 = 1,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.58/6,461.52 = 1,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.58x = 6,461.52 × 1,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.58x = 11,044,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,044,417.68/4,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.14

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