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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.82, 4,748.40 and 1,706.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.82, 4,748.40 and 1,706.58 is: 2,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.82 : 4,748.40 = 1,706.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.82/4,748.40 = 1,706.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.82x = 4,748.40 × 1,706.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.82x = 8,103,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,524.47/3,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.08

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