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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.36, 4,507.52 and 1,705.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.36, 4,507.52 and 1,705.76 is: 2,560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.36 : 4,507.52 = 1,705.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.36/4,507.52 = 1,705.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.36x = 4,507.52 × 1,705.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.36x = 7,688,747.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,688,747.32/3,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.05

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