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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.17, 4,188.93 and 1,709.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.17, 4,188.93 and 1,709.13 is: 2,358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.17 : 4,188.93 = 1,709.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.17/4,188.93 = 1,709.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.17x = 4,188.93 × 1,709.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.17x = 7,159,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,425.93/3,035.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.82

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