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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.84, 4,183.78 and 1,705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.84, 4,183.78 and 1,705.50 is: 2,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.84 : 4,183.78 = 1,705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.84/4,183.78 = 1,705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.84x = 4,183.78 × 1,705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.84x = 7,135,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,436.79/3,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.50

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