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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.32, 4,187.70 and 1,708.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.32, 4,187.70 and 1,708.35 is: 2,357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.32 : 4,187.70 = 1,708.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.32/4,187.70 = 1,708.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.32x = 4,187.70 × 1,708.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.32x = 7,154,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,057.30/3,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.71

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