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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.57, 4,189.12 and 1,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.57, 4,189.12 and 1,709.26 is: 2,358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.57 : 4,189.12 = 1,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.57/4,189.12 = 1,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.57x = 4,189.12 × 1,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.57x = 7,160,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,160,280.51/3,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.80

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