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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.66, 4,755.03 and 1,708.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.66, 4,755.03 and 1,708.83 is: 2,564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.66 : 4,755.03 = 1,708.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.66/4,755.03 = 1,708.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.66x = 4,755.03 × 1,708.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.66x = 8,125,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,537.91/3,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.35

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