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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.92, 4,286.18 and 1,708.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.92, 4,286.18 and 1,708.67 is: 2,357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.92 : 4,286.18 = 1,708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.92/4,286.18 = 1,708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.92x = 4,286.18 × 1,708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.92x = 7,323,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323,667.18/3,105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.97

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