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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.67, 4,189.27 and 1,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.67, 4,189.27 and 1,709.40 is: 2,359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.67 : 4,189.27 = 1,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.67/4,189.27 = 1,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.67x = 4,189.27 × 1,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.67x = 7,161,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161,138.14/3,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.00

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