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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.83, 4,185.05 and 1,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.83, 4,185.05 and 1,706.29 is: 2,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.83 : 4,185.05 = 1,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.83/4,185.05 = 1,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.83x = 4,185.05 × 1,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.83x = 7,140,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,902.77/3,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.54

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