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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.50, 4,289.79 and 1,711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.50, 4,289.79 and 1,711.25 is: 2,361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.50 : 4,289.79 = 1,711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.50/4,289.79 = 1,711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.50x = 4,289.79 × 1,711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.50x = 7,340,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,340,903.14/3,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.56

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