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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.99, 4,210.36 and 1,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.99, 4,210.36 and 1,706.60 is: 2,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.99 : 4,210.36 = 1,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.99/4,210.36 = 1,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.99x = 4,210.36 × 1,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.99x = 7,185,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,185,406.64/3,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.10

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