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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.55, 4,194.84 and 1,713.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.55, 4,194.84 and 1,713.53 is: 2,364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.55 : 4,194.84 = 1,713.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.55/4,194.84 = 1,713.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.55x = 4,194.84 × 1,713.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.55x = 7,187,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187,979.66/3,039.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.82

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