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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.67, 7,240.77 and 1,708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.67, 7,240.77 and 1,708.02 is: 2,562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.67 : 7,240.77 = 1,708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.67/7,240.77 = 1,708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.67x = 7,240.77 × 1,708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.67x = 12,367,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,367,379.98/4,825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.83

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