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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.34, 4,188.94 and 1,709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.34, 4,188.94 and 1,709.14 is: 2,358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.34 : 4,188.94 = 1,709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.34/4,188.94 = 1,709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.34x = 4,188.94 × 1,709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.34x = 7,159,484.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,484.91/3,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.71

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