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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.69, 4,185.47 and 1,707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.69, 4,185.47 and 1,707.11 is: 2,355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.69 : 4,185.47 = 1,707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.69/4,185.47 = 1,707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.69x = 4,185.47 × 1,707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.69x = 7,145,028.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,028.23/3,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.23

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