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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.43, 4,184.97 and 1,706.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.43, 4,184.97 and 1,706.25 is: 2,354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.43 : 4,184.97 = 1,706.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.43/4,184.97 = 1,706.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.43x = 4,184.97 × 1,706.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.43x = 7,140,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,605.06/3,032.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.75

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