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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.94, 4,184.97 and 1,706.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.94, 4,184.97 and 1,706.39 is: 2,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.94 : 4,184.97 = 1,706.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.94/4,184.97 = 1,706.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.94x = 4,184.97 × 1,706.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.94x = 7,141,170.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,141,170.03/3,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.54

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