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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.36, 4,183.66 and 1,705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.36, 4,183.66 and 1,705.32 is: 2,353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.36 : 4,183.66 = 1,705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.36/4,183.66 = 1,705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.36x = 4,183.66 × 1,705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.36x = 7,134,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,458.76/3,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.55

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