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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.54, 4,186.29 and 1,707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.54, 4,186.29 and 1,707.22 is: 2,355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.54 : 4,186.29 = 1,707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.54/4,186.29 = 1,707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.54x = 4,186.29 × 1,707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.54x = 7,146,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146,918.01/3,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.97

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