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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.46, 4,188.48 and 1,708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.46, 4,188.48 and 1,708.90 is: 2,358.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.46 : 4,188.48 = 1,708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.46/4,188.48 = 1,708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.46x = 4,188.48 × 1,708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.46x = 7,157,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,693.47/3,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.03

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