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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.87, 4,192.24 and 1,711.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.87, 4,192.24 and 1,711.58 is: 2,361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.87 : 4,192.24 = 1,711.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.87/4,192.24 = 1,711.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.87x = 4,192.24 × 1,711.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.87x = 7,175,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,324.62/3,037.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.96

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