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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.87, 4,196.55 and 1,714.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.87, 4,196.55 and 1,714.58 is: 2,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.87 : 4,196.55 = 1,714.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.87/4,196.55 = 1,714.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.87x = 4,196.55 × 1,714.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.87x = 7,195,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195,320.70/3,040.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.20

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