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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.95, 4,185.39 and 1,706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.95, 4,185.39 and 1,706.94 is: 2,355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.95 : 4,185.39 = 1,706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.95/4,185.39 = 1,706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.95x = 4,185.39 × 1,706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.95x = 7,144,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,209.61/3,032.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.53

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