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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320, 9,480 and 1,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320, 9,480 and 1,703 is: 2,554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320 : 9,480 = 1,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320/9,480 = 1,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320x = 9,480 × 1,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320x = 16,144,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144,440/6,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.50

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