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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.38, 4,195.62 and 1,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.38, 4,195.62 and 1,714 is: 2,365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.38 : 4,195.62 = 1,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.38/4,195.62 = 1,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.38x = 4,195.62 × 1,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.38x = 7,191,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,191,292.68/3,040.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.26

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