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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.22, 6,255.33 and 1,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.22, 6,255.33 and 1,706.20 is: 2,559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.22 : 6,255.33 = 1,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.22/6,255.33 = 1,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.22x = 6,255.33 × 1,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.22x = 10,672,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,672,844.05/4,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.30

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