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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.60, 4,187.56 and 1,708.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.60, 4,187.56 and 1,708.26 is: 2,357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.60 : 4,187.56 = 1,708.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.60/4,187.56 = 1,708.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.60x = 4,187.56 × 1,708.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.60x = 7,153,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,441.25/3,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.29

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