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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.73, 4,187.69 and 1,708.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.73, 4,187.69 and 1,708.17 is: 2,357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.73 : 4,187.69 = 1,708.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.73/4,187.69 = 1,708.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.73x = 4,187.69 × 1,708.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.73x = 7,153,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,277.89/3,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.14

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