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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.03, 6,255.04 and 1,704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.03, 6,255.04 and 1,704.30 is: 2,556.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.03 : 6,255.04 = 1,704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.03/6,255.04 = 1,704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.03x = 6,255.04 × 1,704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.03x = 10,660,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,660,464.67/4,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.45

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