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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.65, 7,243.58 and 1,707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.65, 7,243.58 and 1,707.92 is: 2,562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.65 : 7,243.58 = 1,707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.65/7,243.58 = 1,707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.65x = 7,243.58 × 1,707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.65x = 12,371,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,371,440.76/4,828.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.09

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