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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.62, 4,196.31 and 1,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.62, 4,196.31 and 1,714.60 is: 2,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.62 : 4,196.31 = 1,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.62/4,196.31 = 1,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.62x = 4,196.31 × 1,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.62x = 7,194,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,963.57/3,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.29

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