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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.98, 4,188.24 and 1,709.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.98, 4,188.24 and 1,709.10 is: 2,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.98 : 4,188.24 = 1,709.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.98/4,188.24 = 1,709.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.98x = 4,188.24 × 1,709.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.98x = 7,158,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,120.98/3,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.54

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