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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.50, 4,184.88 and 1,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.50, 4,184.88 and 1,706.14 is: 2,354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.50 : 4,184.88 = 1,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.50/4,184.88 = 1,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.50x = 4,184.88 × 1,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.50x = 7,139,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139,991.16/3,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.49

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