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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.70, 7,208.55 and 4,157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.70, 7,208.55 and 4,157.70 is: 6,236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.70 : 7,208.55 = 4,157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.70/7,208.55 = 4,157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.70x = 7,208.55 × 4,157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.70x = 29,970,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,970,988.34/4,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,236.55

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