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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.84, 4,290.21 and 1,711.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.84, 4,290.21 and 1,711.59 is: 2,362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.84 : 4,290.21 = 1,711.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.84/4,290.21 = 1,711.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.84x = 4,290.21 × 1,711.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.84x = 7,343,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,080.53/3,108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.00

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