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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.31, 4,007.71 and 1,709.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.31, 4,007.71 and 1,709.11 is: 2,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.31 : 4,007.71 = 1,709.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.31/4,007.71 = 1,709.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.31x = 4,007.71 × 1,709.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.31x = 6,849,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849,602.95/2,904.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.43

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