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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.67, 4,191.93 and 1,711.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.67, 4,191.93 and 1,711.35 is: 2,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.67 : 4,191.93 = 1,711.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.67/4,191.93 = 1,711.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.67x = 4,191.93 × 1,711.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.67x = 7,173,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,859.41/3,037.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.63

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