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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.73, 4,184.62 and 1,705.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.73, 4,184.62 and 1,705.95 is: 2,353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.73 : 4,184.62 = 1,705.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.73/4,184.62 = 1,705.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.73x = 4,184.62 × 1,705.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.73x = 7,138,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,138,752.49/3,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.90

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