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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.25, 4,547.29 and 1,716.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.25, 4,547.29 and 1,716.79 is: 2,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.25 : 4,547.29 = 1,716.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.25/4,547.29 = 1,716.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.25x = 4,547.29 × 1,716.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.25x = 7,806,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806,742.00/3,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.72

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