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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.88, 4,290.24 and 1,711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.88, 4,290.24 and 1,711.64 is: 2,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.88 : 4,290.24 = 1,711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.88/4,290.24 = 1,711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.88x = 4,290.24 × 1,711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.88x = 7,343,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,346.39/3,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.06

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