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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.08, 4,193.62 and 1,712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.08, 4,193.62 and 1,712.77 is: 2,363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.08 : 4,193.62 = 1,712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.08/4,193.62 = 1,712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.08x = 4,193.62 × 1,712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.08x = 7,182,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,691.76/3,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.45

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