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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.62, 4,196.25 and 1,713.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.62, 4,196.25 and 1,713.84 is: 2,365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.62 : 4,196.25 = 1,713.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.62/4,196.25 = 1,713.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.62x = 4,196.25 × 1,713.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.62x = 7,191,701.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,191,701.10/3,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.21

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