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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.30, 4,185.66 and 1,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.30, 4,185.66 and 1,706.88 is: 2,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.30 : 4,185.66 = 1,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.30/4,185.66 = 1,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.30x = 4,185.66 × 1,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.30x = 7,144,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,419.34/3,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.33

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