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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.41, 7,170.79 and 1,704.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.41, 7,170.79 and 1,704.69 is: 2,555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.41 : 7,170.79 = 1,704.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.41/7,170.79 = 1,704.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.41x = 7,170.79 × 1,704.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.41x = 12,223,974.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223,974.01/4,783.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.49

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