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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.46, 4,196.97 and 1,715.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.46, 4,196.97 and 1,715.34 is: 2,367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.46 : 4,196.97 = 1,715.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.46/4,196.97 = 1,715.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.46x = 4,196.97 × 1,715.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.46x = 7,199,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,230.52/3,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.03

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