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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.34, 4,197.20 and 1,715.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.34, 4,197.20 and 1,715.02 is: 2,366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.34 : 4,197.20 = 1,715.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.34/4,197.20 = 1,715.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.34x = 4,197.20 × 1,715.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.34x = 7,198,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,279.50/3,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.81

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