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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.51, 4,186.24 and 1,707.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.51, 4,186.24 and 1,707.23 is: 2,355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.51 : 4,186.24 = 1,707.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.51/4,186.24 = 1,707.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.51x = 4,186.24 × 1,707.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.51x = 7,146,869.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146,869.17/3,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.97

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