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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.43, 4,185.05 and 1,707.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.43, 4,185.05 and 1,707.13 is: 2,355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.43 : 4,185.05 = 1,707.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.43/4,185.05 = 1,707.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.43x = 4,185.05 × 1,707.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.43x = 7,144,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,430.05/3,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.23

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