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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.56, 4,289.81 and 1,711.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.56, 4,289.81 and 1,711.31 is: 2,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.56 : 4,289.81 = 1,711.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.56/4,289.81 = 1,711.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.56x = 4,289.81 × 1,711.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.56x = 7,341,175.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341,175.47/3,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.60

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