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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.64, 4,189.12 and 1,709.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.64, 4,189.12 and 1,709.35 is: 2,358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.64 : 4,189.12 = 1,709.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.64/4,189.12 = 1,709.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.64x = 4,189.12 × 1,709.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.64x = 7,160,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,160,681.09/3,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.87

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