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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.74, 4,287.33 and 1,709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.74, 4,287.33 and 1,709.54 is: 2,359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.74 : 4,287.33 = 1,709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.74/4,287.33 = 1,709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.74x = 4,287.33 × 1,709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.74x = 7,329,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,329,362.13/3,106.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.18

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