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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.36, 4,289.52 and 1,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.36, 4,289.52 and 1,711.20 is: 2,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.36 : 4,289.52 = 1,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.36/4,289.52 = 1,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.36x = 4,289.52 × 1,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.36x = 7,340,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,340,226.62/3,108.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.45

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