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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.79, 4,185.47 and 1,706.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.79, 4,185.47 and 1,706.62 is: 2,355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.79 : 4,185.47 = 1,706.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.79/4,185.47 = 1,706.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.79x = 4,185.47 × 1,706.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.79x = 7,143,008.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,143,008.46/3,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.26

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