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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.72, 6,942.22 and 1,706.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.72, 6,942.22 and 1,706.07 is: 2,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.72 : 6,942.22 = 1,706.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.72/6,942.22 = 1,706.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.72x = 6,942.22 × 1,706.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.72x = 11,843,904.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,843,904.75/4,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.45

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