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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.83, 4,194.89 and 1,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.83, 4,194.89 and 1,713.52 is: 2,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.83 : 4,194.89 = 1,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.83/4,194.89 = 1,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.83x = 4,194.89 × 1,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.83x = 7,188,031.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,031.01/3,039.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.62

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