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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.32, 6,259.26 and 1,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.32, 6,259.26 and 1,705.56 is: 2,559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.32 : 6,259.26 = 1,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.32/6,259.26 = 1,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.32x = 6,259.26 × 1,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.32x = 10,675,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,675,543.49/4,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.27

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