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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.38, 4,289.56 and 1,711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.38, 4,289.56 and 1,711.13 is: 2,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.38 : 4,289.56 = 1,711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.38/4,289.56 = 1,711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.38x = 4,289.56 × 1,711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.38x = 7,339,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,339,969.08/3,108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.35

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