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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.86, 4,515.24 and 1,708.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.86, 4,515.24 and 1,708.59 is: 2,563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.86 : 4,515.24 = 1,708.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.86/4,515.24 = 1,708.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.86x = 4,515.24 × 1,708.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.86x = 7,714,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714,717.25/3,009.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.15

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