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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.05, 4,188.77 and 1,709.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.05, 4,188.77 and 1,709.01 is: 2,358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.05 : 4,188.77 = 1,709.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.05/4,188.77 = 1,709.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.05x = 4,188.77 × 1,709.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.05x = 7,158,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,641.27/3,035.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.66

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