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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.31, 4,185.98 and 1,707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.31, 4,185.98 and 1,707.03 is: 2,355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.31 : 4,185.98 = 1,707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.31/4,185.98 = 1,707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.31x = 4,185.98 × 1,707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.31x = 7,145,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,584.90/3,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.71

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