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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.43, 4,188.91 and 1,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.43, 4,188.91 and 1,709.16 is: 2,358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.43 : 4,188.91 = 1,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.43/4,188.91 = 1,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.43x = 4,188.91 × 1,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.43x = 7,159,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,521.69/3,035.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.65

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