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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.07, 4,188.42 and 1,708.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.07, 4,188.42 and 1,708.65 is: 2,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.07 : 4,188.42 = 1,708.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.07/4,188.42 = 1,708.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.07x = 4,188.42 × 1,708.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.07x = 7,156,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,543.83/3,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.95

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