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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.33, 4,197.10 and 1,714.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.33, 4,197.10 and 1,714.78 is: 2,366.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.33 : 4,197.10 = 1,714.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.33/4,197.10 = 1,714.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.33x = 4,197.10 × 1,714.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.33x = 7,197,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197,120.45/3,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.43

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