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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.31, 4,524.67 and 1,718.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.31, 4,524.67 and 1,718.83 is: 2,574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.31 : 4,524.67 = 1,718.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.31/4,524.67 = 1,718.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.31x = 4,524.67 × 1,718.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.31x = 7,777,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777,138.54/3,021.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.09

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