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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.67, 6,257.94 and 1,707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.67, 6,257.94 and 1,707.03 is: 2,560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.67 : 6,257.94 = 1,707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.67/6,257.94 = 1,707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.67x = 6,257.94 × 1,707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.67x = 10,682,491.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,682,491.32/4,172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.11

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