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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.08, 4,286.24 and 1,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.08, 4,286.24 and 1,708.80 is: 2,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.08 : 4,286.24 = 1,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.08/4,286.24 = 1,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.08x = 4,286.24 × 1,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.08x = 7,324,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,324,326.91/3,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.06

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