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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.23, 7,240.10 and 1,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.23, 7,240.10 and 1,707.59 is: 2,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.23 : 7,240.10 = 1,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.23/7,240.10 = 1,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.23x = 7,240.10 × 1,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.23x = 12,363,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,363,122.36/4,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.18

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