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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.41, 7,169.29 and 1,703.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.41, 7,169.29 and 1,703.69 is: 2,553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.41 : 7,169.29 = 1,703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.41/7,169.29 = 1,703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.41x = 7,169.29 × 1,703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.41x = 12,214,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214,247.68/4,782.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.99

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