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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.44, 4,188.58 and 1,709.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.44, 4,188.58 and 1,709.12 is: 2,358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.44 : 4,188.58 = 1,709.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.44/4,188.58 = 1,709.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.44x = 4,188.58 × 1,709.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.44x = 7,158,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,785.85/3,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.40

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