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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.45, 4,187.53 and 1,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.45, 4,187.53 and 1,708.16 is: 2,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.45 : 4,187.53 = 1,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.45/4,187.53 = 1,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.45x = 4,187.53 × 1,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.45x = 7,152,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,971.24/3,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.25

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