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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.67, 6,255.54 and 1,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.67, 6,255.54 and 1,050.68 is: 1,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.67 : 6,255.54 = 1,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.67/6,255.54 = 1,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.67x = 6,255.54 × 1,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.67x = 6,572,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,570.77/4,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.90

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