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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.23, 4,184.73 and 1,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.23, 4,184.73 and 1,706.20 is: 2,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.23 : 4,184.73 = 1,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.23/4,184.73 = 1,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.23x = 4,184.73 × 1,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.23x = 7,139,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139,986.33/3,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.70

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