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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.58, 7,236.53 and 1,705.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.58, 7,236.53 and 1,705.01 is: 2,556.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.58 : 7,236.53 = 1,705.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.58/7,236.53 = 1,705.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.58x = 7,236.53 × 1,705.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.58x = 12,338,311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,338,311.31/4,825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.86

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