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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.71, 4,197.22 and 1,715.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.71, 4,197.22 and 1,715.15 is: 2,366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.71 : 4,197.22 = 1,715.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.71/4,197.22 = 1,715.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.71x = 4,197.22 × 1,715.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.71x = 7,198,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,868.09/3,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.72

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