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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.98, 4,187.81 and 1,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.98, 4,187.81 and 1,708.60 is: 2,357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.98 : 4,187.81 = 1,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.98/4,187.81 = 1,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.98x = 4,187.81 × 1,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.98x = 7,155,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155,292.17/3,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.61

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