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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.63, 7,240.77 and 1,707.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.63, 7,240.77 and 1,707.51 is: 2,561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.63 : 7,240.77 = 1,707.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.63/7,240.77 = 1,707.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.63x = 7,240.77 × 1,707.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.63x = 12,363,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,363,687.18/4,827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.03

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