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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.68, 7,238.08 and 1,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.68, 7,238.08 and 1,707.04 is: 2,559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.68 : 7,238.08 = 1,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.68/7,238.08 = 1,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.68x = 7,238.08 × 1,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.68x = 12,355,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,355,692.08/4,827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.34

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