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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.66, 4,195.99 and 1,714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.66, 4,195.99 and 1,714.64 is: 2,366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.66 : 4,195.99 = 1,714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.66/4,195.99 = 1,714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.66x = 4,195.99 × 1,714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.66x = 7,194,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,618.50/3,040.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.14

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