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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.67, 4,546.08 and 1,714.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.67, 4,546.08 and 1,714.43 is: 2,568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.67 : 4,546.08 = 1,714.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.67/4,546.08 = 1,714.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.67x = 4,546.08 × 1,714.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.67x = 7,793,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793,947.30/3,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.31

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