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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.60, 4,187.46 and 1,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.60, 4,187.46 and 1,708 is: 2,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.60 : 4,187.46 = 1,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.60/4,187.46 = 1,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.60x = 4,187.46 × 1,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.60x = 7,152,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,181.68/3,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.88

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