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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.36, 4,197.46 and 1,715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.36, 4,197.46 and 1,715.04 is: 2,366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.36 : 4,197.46 = 1,715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.36/4,197.46 = 1,715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.36x = 4,197.46 × 1,715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.36x = 7,198,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,807.51/3,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.97

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