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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.78, 4,290.17 and 1,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.78, 4,290.17 and 1,711.53 is: 2,361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.78 : 4,290.17 = 1,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.78/4,290.17 = 1,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.78x = 4,290.17 × 1,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.78x = 7,342,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,746.10/3,108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.94

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