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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.63, 4,197.59 and 1,715.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.63, 4,197.59 and 1,715.30 is: 2,367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.63 : 4,197.59 = 1,715.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.63/4,197.59 = 1,715.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.63x = 4,197.59 × 1,715.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.63x = 7,200,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,125.72/3,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.20

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