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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.67, 4,285.74 and 1,708.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.67, 4,285.74 and 1,708.42 is: 2,357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.67 : 4,285.74 = 1,708.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.67/4,285.74 = 1,708.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.67x = 4,285.74 × 1,708.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.67x = 7,321,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,321,843.93/3,105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.57

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