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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.31, 4,521.42 and 1,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.31, 4,521.42 and 1,713 is: 2,569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.31 : 4,521.42 = 1,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.31/4,521.42 = 1,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.31x = 4,521.42 × 1,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.31x = 7,745,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745,192.46/3,014.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.47

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