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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.91, 4,186.78 and 1,707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.91, 4,186.78 and 1,707.93 is: 2,356.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.91 : 4,186.78 = 1,707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.91/4,186.78 = 1,707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.91x = 4,186.78 × 1,707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.91x = 7,150,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,727.17/3,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.93

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