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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.87, 7,005.96 and 1,709.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.87, 7,005.96 and 1,709.37 is: 2,563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.87 : 7,005.96 = 1,709.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.87/7,005.96 = 1,709.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.87x = 7,005.96 × 1,709.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.87x = 11,975,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,975,777.85/4,670.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.93

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