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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.29, 4,187.39 and 1,708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.29, 4,187.39 and 1,708.04 is: 2,357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.29 : 4,187.39 = 1,708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.29/4,187.39 = 1,708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.29x = 4,187.39 × 1,708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.29x = 7,152,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,220.00/3,034.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.13

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