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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.59, 4,191.84 and 1,711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.59, 4,191.84 and 1,711.28 is: 2,361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.59 : 4,191.84 = 1,711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.59/4,191.84 = 1,711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.59x = 4,191.84 × 1,711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.59x = 7,173,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,422.43/3,037.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.55

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