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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.10, 4,185.74 and 1,706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.10, 4,185.74 and 1,706.80 is: 2,355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.10 : 4,185.74 = 1,706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.10/4,185.74 = 1,706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.10x = 4,185.74 × 1,706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.10x = 7,144,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,231.50/3,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.42

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