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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.98, 4,749.34 and 1,706.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.98, 4,749.34 and 1,706.41 is: 2,557.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.98 : 4,749.34 = 1,706.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.98/4,749.34 = 1,706.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.98x = 4,749.34 × 1,706.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.98x = 8,104,321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,104,321.27/3,168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.39

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