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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.36, 4,510.52 and 1,707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.36, 4,510.52 and 1,707.76 is: 2,563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.36 : 4,510.52 = 1,707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.36/4,510.52 = 1,707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.36x = 4,510.52 × 1,707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.36x = 7,702,885.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702,885.64/3,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.05

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