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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.22, 4,184.46 and 1,705.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.22, 4,184.46 and 1,705.89 is: 2,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.22 : 4,184.46 = 1,705.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.22/4,184.46 = 1,705.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.22x = 4,184.46 × 1,705.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.22x = 7,138,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,138,228.47/3,032.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.13

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