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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.16, 7,755.06 and 1,707.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.16, 7,755.06 and 1,707.38 is: 2,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.16 : 7,755.06 = 1,707.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.16/7,755.06 = 1,707.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.16x = 7,755.06 × 1,707.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.16x = 13,240,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,834.34/5,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.01

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