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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.08, 4,189.47 and 1,709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.08, 4,189.47 and 1,709.76 is: 2,359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.08 : 4,189.47 = 1,709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.08/4,189.47 = 1,709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.08x = 4,189.47 × 1,709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.08x = 7,162,988.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,988.23/3,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.29

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