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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.44, 4,191.68 and 1,711.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.44, 4,191.68 and 1,711.17 is: 2,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.44 : 4,191.68 = 1,711.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.44/4,191.68 = 1,711.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.44x = 4,191.68 × 1,711.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.44x = 7,172,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,677.07/3,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.42

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