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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.08, 4,869.30 and 1,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.08, 4,869.30 and 1,706.20 is: 2,560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.08 : 4,869.30 = 1,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.08/4,869.30 = 1,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.08x = 4,869.30 × 1,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.08x = 8,307,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307,999.66/3,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.18

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