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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.35, 4,188.80 and 1,709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.35, 4,188.80 and 1,709.08 is: 2,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.35 : 4,188.80 = 1,709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.35/4,188.80 = 1,709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.35x = 4,188.80 × 1,709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.35x = 7,158,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,988.10/3,035.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.54

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