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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169, 6,253.50 and 1,705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169, 6,253.50 and 1,705.16 is: 2,557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169 : 6,253.50 = 1,705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169/6,253.50 = 1,705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169x = 6,253.50 × 1,705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169x = 10,663,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,663,218.06/4,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.74

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