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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.38, 6,769.67 and 1,701.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.38, 6,769.67 and 1,701.25 is: 2,552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.38 : 6,769.67 = 1,701.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.38/6,769.67 = 1,701.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.38x = 6,769.67 × 1,701.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.38x = 11,516,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,516,875.66/4,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.29

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