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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.97, 4,186.81 and 1,707.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.97, 4,186.81 and 1,707.66 is: 2,356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.97 : 4,186.81 = 1,707.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.97/4,186.81 = 1,707.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.97x = 4,186.81 × 1,707.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.97x = 7,149,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,640.49/3,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.53

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