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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.67, 4,540.57 and 1,711.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.67, 4,540.57 and 1,711.61 is: 2,566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.67 : 4,540.57 = 1,711.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.67/4,540.57 = 1,711.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.67x = 4,540.57 × 1,711.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.67x = 7,771,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,653.76/3,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.03

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