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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.33, 4,186.68 and 1,707.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.33, 4,186.68 and 1,707.55 is: 2,356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.33 : 4,186.68 = 1,707.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.33/4,186.68 = 1,707.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.33x = 4,186.68 × 1,707.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.33x = 7,148,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,148,954.97/3,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.03

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