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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.17, 4,210.29 and 1,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.17, 4,210.29 and 1,706.70 is: 2,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.17 : 4,210.29 = 1,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.17/4,210.29 = 1,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.17x = 4,210.29 × 1,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.17x = 7,185,701.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,185,701.94/3,051.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.07

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