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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.37, 7,003.35 and 1,706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.37, 7,003.35 and 1,706.73 is: 2,559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.37 : 7,003.35 = 1,706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.37/7,003.35 = 1,706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.37x = 7,003.35 × 1,706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.37x = 11,952,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,952,827.55/4,670.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.29

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