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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.55, 4,184.62 and 1,706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.55, 4,184.62 and 1,706.22 is: 2,354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.55 : 4,184.62 = 1,706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.55/4,184.62 = 1,706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.55x = 4,184.62 × 1,706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.55x = 7,139,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139,873.81/3,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.42

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