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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.70, 4,290.22 and 1,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.70, 4,290.22 and 1,711.44 is: 2,361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.70 : 4,290.22 = 1,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.70/4,290.22 = 1,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.70x = 4,290.22 × 1,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.70x = 7,342,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,454.12/3,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.91

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