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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.23, 4,185.68 and 1,706.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.23, 4,185.68 and 1,706.87 is: 2,355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.23 : 4,185.68 = 1,706.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.23/4,185.68 = 1,706.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.23x = 4,185.68 × 1,706.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.23x = 7,144,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,413.55/3,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.39

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