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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.84, 4,533.10 and 1,707.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.84, 4,533.10 and 1,707.35 is: 2,556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.84 : 4,533.10 = 1,707.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.84/4,533.10 = 1,707.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.84x = 4,533.10 × 1,707.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.84x = 7,739,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,739,561.35/3,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.98

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