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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.08, 4,184.07 and 1,705.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.08, 4,184.07 and 1,705.82 is: 2,353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.08 : 4,184.07 = 1,705.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.08/4,184.07 = 1,705.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.08x = 4,184.07 × 1,705.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.08x = 7,137,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,249.37/3,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.92

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