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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.87, 4,210.13 and 1,706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.87, 4,210.13 and 1,706.48 is: 2,354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.87 : 4,210.13 = 1,706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.87/4,210.13 = 1,706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.87x = 4,210.13 × 1,706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.87x = 7,184,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,515.73/3,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.91

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