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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.54, 4,757.17 and 1,709.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.54, 4,757.17 and 1,709.35 is: 2,564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.54 : 4,757.17 = 1,709.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.54/4,757.17 = 1,709.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.54x = 4,757.17 × 1,709.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.54x = 8,131,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,652.37/3,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.76

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