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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.49, 4,187.26 and 1,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.49, 4,187.26 and 1,708.16 is: 2,357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.49 : 4,187.26 = 1,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.49/4,187.26 = 1,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.49x = 4,187.26 × 1,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.49x = 7,152,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,501.50/3,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.07

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