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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.64, 7,242.54 and 1,707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.64, 7,242.54 and 1,707.88 is: 2,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.64 : 7,242.54 = 1,707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.64/7,242.54 = 1,707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.64x = 7,242.54 × 1,707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.64x = 12,369,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,369,389.22/4,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.20

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