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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.41, 4,186.04 and 1,706.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.41, 4,186.04 and 1,706.99 is: 2,355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.41 : 4,186.04 = 1,706.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.41/4,186.04 = 1,706.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.41x = 4,186.04 × 1,706.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.41x = 7,145,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,498.95/3,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.60

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