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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.68, 4,196.07 and 1,714.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.68, 4,196.07 and 1,714.35 is: 2,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.68 : 4,196.07 = 1,714.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.68/4,196.07 = 1,714.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.68x = 4,196.07 × 1,714.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.68x = 7,193,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,532.60/3,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.76

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