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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.24, 6,253.26 and 1,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.24, 6,253.26 and 1,704.06 is: 2,555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.24 : 6,253.26 = 1,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.24/6,253.26 = 1,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.24x = 6,253.26 × 1,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.24x = 10,655,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,655,930.24/4,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.23

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