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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.61, 4,186.62 and 1,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.61, 4,186.62 and 1,707.64 is: 2,356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.61 : 4,186.62 = 1,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.61/4,186.62 = 1,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.61x = 4,186.62 × 1,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.61x = 7,149,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,239.78/3,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.68

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