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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.66, 4,186.40 and 1,707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.66, 4,186.40 and 1,707.36 is: 2,356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.66 : 4,186.40 = 1,707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.66/4,186.40 = 1,707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.66x = 4,186.40 × 1,707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.66x = 7,147,662.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147,662.44/3,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.12

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