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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.03, 6,256.54 and 1,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.03, 6,256.54 and 1,705.30 is: 2,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.03 : 6,256.54 = 1,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.03/6,256.54 = 1,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.03x = 6,256.54 × 1,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.03x = 10,669,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,669,277.66/4,171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.95

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