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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.17, 4,187.55 and 1,708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.17, 4,187.55 and 1,708.13 is: 2,357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.17 : 4,187.55 = 1,708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.17/4,187.55 = 1,708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.17x = 4,187.55 × 1,708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.17x = 7,152,896.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,896.66/3,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.45

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