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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.25, 4,286.63 and 1,709.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.25, 4,286.63 and 1,709.09 is: 2,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.25 : 4,286.63 = 1,709.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.25/4,286.63 = 1,709.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.25x = 4,286.63 × 1,709.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.25x = 7,326,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,227.92/3,106.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.54

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