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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.54, 4,186.26 and 1,707.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.54, 4,186.26 and 1,707.18 is: 2,355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.54 : 4,186.26 = 1,707.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.54/4,186.26 = 1,707.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.54x = 4,186.26 × 1,707.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.54x = 7,146,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146,699.35/3,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.89

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