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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.76, 6,970.68 and 1,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.76, 6,970.68 and 1,723.44 is: 2,585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.76 : 6,970.68 = 1,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.76/6,970.68 = 1,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.76x = 6,970.68 × 1,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.76x = 12,013,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,013,548.74/4,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.92

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