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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.20, 4,756.70 and 1,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.20, 4,756.70 and 1,707.64 is: 2,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.20 : 4,756.70 = 1,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.20/4,756.70 = 1,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.20x = 4,756.70 × 1,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.20x = 8,122,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122,731.19/3,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.21

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