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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.98, 4,186.71 and 1,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.98, 4,186.71 and 1,707.60 is: 2,356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.98 : 4,186.71 = 1,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.98/4,186.71 = 1,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.98x = 4,186.71 × 1,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.98x = 7,149,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,226.00/3,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.39

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