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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.52, 4,187.28 and 1,708.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.52, 4,187.28 and 1,708.36 is: 2,357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.52 : 4,187.28 = 1,708.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.52/4,187.28 = 1,708.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.52x = 4,187.28 × 1,708.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.52x = 7,153,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,381.66/3,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.34

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