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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.57, 4,197.47 and 1,715.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.57, 4,197.47 and 1,715.19 is: 2,367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.57 : 4,197.47 = 1,715.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.57/4,197.47 = 1,715.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.57x = 4,197.47 × 1,715.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.57x = 7,199,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,449.99/3,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.02

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