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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.60, 4,188.94 and 1,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.60, 4,188.94 and 1,709.26 is: 2,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.60 : 4,188.94 = 1,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.60/4,188.94 = 1,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.60x = 4,188.94 × 1,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.60x = 7,159,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,987.58/3,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.67

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