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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.40, 7,174.46 and 1,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.40, 7,174.46 and 1,705 is: 2,557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.40 : 7,174.46 = 1,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.40/7,174.46 = 1,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.40x = 7,174.46 × 1,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.40x = 12,232,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,232,454.30/4,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.27

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