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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.69, 4,189.26 and 1,709.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.69, 4,189.26 and 1,709.41 is: 2,358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.69 : 4,189.26 = 1,709.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.69/4,189.26 = 1,709.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.69x = 4,189.26 × 1,709.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.69x = 7,161,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161,154.39/3,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.99

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