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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.65, 4,185.24 and 1,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.65, 4,185.24 and 1,706.44 is: 2,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.65 : 4,185.24 = 1,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.65/4,185.24 = 1,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.65x = 4,185.24 × 1,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.65x = 7,141,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,141,860.95/3,032.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.99

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