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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.43, 7,059.91 and 1,785.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.43, 7,059.91 and 1,785.14 is: 2,676.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.43 : 7,059.91 = 1,785.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.43/7,059.91 = 1,785.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.43x = 7,059.91 × 1,785.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.43x = 12,602,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602,934.38/4,708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.67

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