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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.47, 6,250.40 and 1,705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.47, 6,250.40 and 1,705.02 is: 2,556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.47 : 6,250.40 = 1,705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.47/6,250.40 = 1,705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.47x = 6,250.40 × 1,705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.47x = 10,657,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,657,052.75/4,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.59

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