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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.35, 4,187.47 and 1,708.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.35, 4,187.47 and 1,708.05 is: 2,357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.35 : 4,187.47 = 1,708.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.35/4,187.47 = 1,708.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.35x = 4,187.47 × 1,708.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.35x = 7,152,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,408.13/3,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.15

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