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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.03, 6,249.74 and 1,704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.03, 6,249.74 and 1,704.58 is: 2,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.03 : 6,249.74 = 1,704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.03/6,249.74 = 1,704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.03x = 6,249.74 × 1,704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.03x = 10,653,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653,167.55/4,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.92

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