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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.18, 4,188.57 and 1,708.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.18, 4,188.57 and 1,708.91 is: 2,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.18 : 4,188.57 = 1,708.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.18/4,188.57 = 1,708.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.18x = 4,188.57 × 1,708.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.18x = 7,157,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,877.51/3,035.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.30

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