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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.45, 4,186.08 and 1,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.45, 4,186.08 and 1,707.44 is: 2,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.45 : 4,186.08 = 1,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.45/4,186.08 = 1,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.45x = 4,186.08 × 1,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.45x = 7,147,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147,459.50/3,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.21

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