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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.06, 4,514.31 and 1,714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.06, 4,514.31 and 1,714.26 is: 2,569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.06 : 4,514.31 = 1,714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.06/4,514.31 = 1,714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.06x = 4,514.31 × 1,714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.06x = 7,738,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738,701.06/3,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.24

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