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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.66, 4,189.11 and 1,709.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.66, 4,189.11 and 1,709.19 is: 2,358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.66 : 4,189.11 = 1,709.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.66/4,189.11 = 1,709.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.66x = 4,189.11 × 1,709.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.66x = 7,159,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,984.92/3,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.63

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