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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.42, 4,194.43 and 1,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.42, 4,194.43 and 1,713.12 is: 2,364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.42 : 4,194.43 = 1,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.42/4,194.43 = 1,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.42x = 4,194.43 × 1,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.42x = 7,185,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,185,559.60/3,039.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.12

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