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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.65, 4,186.40 and 1,707.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.65, 4,186.40 and 1,707.33 is: 2,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.65 : 4,186.40 = 1,707.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.65/4,186.40 = 1,707.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.65x = 4,186.40 × 1,707.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.65x = 7,147,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147,557.78/3,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.10

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