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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.73, 7,227.73 and 1,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.73, 7,227.73 and 1,701 is: 2,549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.73 : 7,227.73 = 1,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.73/7,227.73 = 1,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.73x = 7,227.73 × 1,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.73x = 12,294,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294,370.86/4,821.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.79

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