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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.71, 4,186.37 and 1,707.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.71, 4,186.37 and 1,707.34 is: 2,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.71 : 4,186.37 = 1,707.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.71/4,186.37 = 1,707.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.71x = 4,186.37 × 1,707.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.71x = 7,147,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147,556.96/3,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.04

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