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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.62, 4,187.75 and 1,708.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.62, 4,187.75 and 1,708.31 is: 2,357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.62 : 4,187.75 = 1,708.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.62/4,187.75 = 1,708.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.62x = 4,187.75 × 1,708.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.62x = 7,153,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,945.72/3,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.44

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