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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826, 7,239.98 and 1,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826, 7,239.98 and 1,705.88 is: 2,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826 : 7,239.98 = 1,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826/7,239.98 = 1,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826x = 7,239.98 × 1,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826x = 12,350,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350,537.08/4,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.17

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