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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.54, 4,184.91 and 1,706.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.54, 4,184.91 and 1,706.21 is: 2,354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.54 : 4,184.91 = 1,706.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.54/4,184.91 = 1,706.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.54x = 4,184.91 × 1,706.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.54x = 7,140,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,345.75/3,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.58

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