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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.02, 4,196.28 and 1,714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.02, 4,196.28 and 1,714.92 is: 2,366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.02 : 4,196.28 = 1,714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.02/4,196.28 = 1,714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.02x = 4,196.28 × 1,714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.02x = 7,196,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196,284.50/3,041.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.40

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