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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.13, 4,196.71 and 1,714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.13, 4,196.71 and 1,714.84 is: 2,366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.13 : 4,196.71 = 1,714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.13/4,196.71 = 1,714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.13x = 4,196.71 × 1,714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.13x = 7,196,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196,686.18/3,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.45

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