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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.73, 4,183.25 and 1,704.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.73, 4,183.25 and 1,704.95 is: 2,352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.73 : 4,183.25 = 1,704.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.73/4,183.25 = 1,704.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.73x = 4,183.25 × 1,704.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.73x = 7,132,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,132,218.33/3,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.53

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