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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.71, 7,238.63 and 1,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.71, 7,238.63 and 1,706.14 is: 2,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.71 : 7,238.63 = 1,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.71/7,238.63 = 1,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.71x = 7,238.63 × 1,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.71x = 12,350,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350,107.66/4,826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.70

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