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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.32, 7,238.94 and 1,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.32, 7,238.94 and 1,706.16 is: 2,559.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.32 : 7,238.94 = 1,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.32/7,238.94 = 1,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.32x = 7,238.94 × 1,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.32x = 12,350,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350,789.87/4,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.58

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