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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.63, 4,194.58 and 1,713.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.63, 4,194.58 and 1,713.25 is: 2,364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.63 : 4,194.58 = 1,713.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.63/4,194.58 = 1,713.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.63x = 4,194.58 × 1,713.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.63x = 7,186,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,355.62/3,039.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.22

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