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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.53, 4,185.13 and 1,706.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.53, 4,185.13 and 1,706.15 is: 2,354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.53 : 4,185.13 = 1,706.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.53/4,185.13 = 1,706.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.53x = 4,185.13 × 1,706.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.53x = 7,140,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,459.55/3,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.63

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