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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.49, 7,299.32 and 1,705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.49, 7,299.32 and 1,705.16 is: 2,556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.49 : 7,299.32 = 1,705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.49/7,299.32 = 1,705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.49x = 7,299.32 × 1,705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.49x = 12,446,463.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,446,463.47/4,868.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.53

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