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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.86, 4,183.97 and 1,705.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.86, 4,183.97 and 1,705.57 is: 2,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.86 : 4,183.97 = 1,705.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.86/4,183.97 = 1,705.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.86x = 4,183.97 × 1,705.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.86x = 7,136,034.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136,034.73/3,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.68

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