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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.67, 4,214.04 and 1,709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.67, 4,214.04 and 1,709.28 is: 2,358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.67 : 4,214.04 = 1,709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.67/4,214.04 = 1,709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.67x = 4,214.04 × 1,709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.67x = 7,202,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,974.29/3,053.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.79

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