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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.88, 4,186.74 and 1,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.88, 4,186.74 and 1,707.59 is: 2,356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.88 : 4,186.74 = 1,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.88/4,186.74 = 1,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.88x = 4,186.74 × 1,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.88x = 7,149,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,214.42/3,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.46

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