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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.26, 4,184.48 and 1,705.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.26, 4,184.48 and 1,705.94 is: 2,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.26 : 4,184.48 = 1,705.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.26/4,184.48 = 1,705.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.26x = 4,184.48 × 1,705.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.26x = 7,138,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,138,471.81/3,032.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.18

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