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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.80, 6,256.92 and 1,706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.80, 6,256.92 and 1,706.96 is: 2,560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.80 : 6,256.92 = 1,706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.80/6,256.92 = 1,706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.80x = 6,256.92 × 1,706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.80x = 10,680,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,680,312.16/4,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.73

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