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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.69, 4,290.00 and 1,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.69, 4,290.00 and 1,711.44 is: 2,361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.69 : 4,290.00 = 1,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.69/4,290.00 = 1,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.69x = 4,290.00 × 1,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.69x = 7,342,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,069.04/3,108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.79

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