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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.31, 4,905.48 and 1,707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.31, 4,905.48 and 1,707.36 is: 2,564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.31 : 4,905.48 = 1,707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.31/4,905.48 = 1,707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.31x = 4,905.48 × 1,707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.31x = 8,375,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,375,420.33/3,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.18

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