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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.73, 4,186.37 and 1,707.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.73, 4,186.37 and 1,707.38 is: 2,356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.73 : 4,186.37 = 1,707.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.73/4,186.37 = 1,707.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.73x = 4,186.37 × 1,707.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.73x = 7,147,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147,694.94/3,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.08

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