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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.30, 4,196.99 and 1,715.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.30, 4,196.99 and 1,715.09 is: 2,366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.30 : 4,196.99 = 1,715.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.30/4,196.99 = 1,715.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.30x = 4,196.99 × 1,715.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.30x = 7,198,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,199.96/3,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.82

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