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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.06, 4,196.79 and 1,714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.06, 4,196.79 and 1,714.74 is: 2,366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.06 : 4,196.79 = 1,714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.06/4,196.79 = 1,714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.06x = 4,196.79 × 1,714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.06x = 7,196,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196,403.68/3,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.41

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