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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.76, 4,183.71 and 1,705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.76, 4,183.71 and 1,705.43 is: 2,353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.76 : 4,183.71 = 1,705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.76/4,183.71 = 1,705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.76x = 4,183.71 × 1,705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.76x = 7,135,024.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,024.55/3,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.43

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