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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.34, 4,185.69 and 1,706.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.34, 4,185.69 and 1,706.78 is: 2,355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.34 : 4,185.69 = 1,706.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.34/4,185.69 = 1,706.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.34x = 4,185.69 × 1,706.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.34x = 7,144,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,051.98/3,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.18

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