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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.36, 4,284.96 and 1,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.36, 4,284.96 and 1,708.20 is: 2,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.36 : 4,284.96 = 1,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.36/4,284.96 = 1,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.36x = 4,284.96 × 1,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.36x = 7,319,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,568.67/3,105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.08

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