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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.70, 4,184.90 and 1,706.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.70, 4,184.90 and 1,706.15 is: 2,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.70 : 4,184.90 = 1,706.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.70/4,184.90 = 1,706.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.70x = 4,184.90 × 1,706.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.70x = 7,140,046.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,046.21/3,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.35

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