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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.84, 4,286.06 and 1,708.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.84, 4,286.06 and 1,708.59 is: 2,357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.84 : 4,286.06 = 1,708.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.84/4,286.06 = 1,708.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.84x = 4,286.06 × 1,708.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.84x = 7,323,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323,142.80/3,105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.86

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