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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.54, 7,240.41 and 1,705.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.54, 7,240.41 and 1,705.91 is: 2,559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.54 : 7,240.41 = 1,705.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.54/7,240.41 = 1,705.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.54x = 7,240.41 × 1,705.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.54x = 12,351,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,351,451.62/4,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.07

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