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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.03, 4,188.43 and 1,708.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.03, 4,188.43 and 1,708.79 is: 2,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.03 : 4,188.43 = 1,708.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.03/4,188.43 = 1,708.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.03x = 4,188.43 × 1,708.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.03x = 7,157,122.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,122.09/3,035.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.17

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