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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.48, 4,185.89 and 1,707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.48, 4,185.89 and 1,707.08 is: 2,355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.48 : 4,185.89 = 1,707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.48/4,185.89 = 1,707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.48x = 4,185.89 × 1,707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.48x = 7,145,619.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,619.64/3,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.58

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