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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.68, 4,197.54 and 1,715.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.68, 4,197.54 and 1,715.42 is: 2,367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.68 : 4,197.54 = 1,715.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.68/4,197.54 = 1,715.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.68x = 4,197.54 × 1,715.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.68x = 7,200,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,544.07/3,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.29

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