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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.32, 4,286.72 and 1,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.32, 4,286.72 and 1,709.06 is: 2,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.32 : 4,286.72 = 1,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.32/4,286.72 = 1,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.32x = 4,286.72 × 1,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.32x = 7,326,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,261.68/3,106.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.50

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