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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.90, 4,197.82 and 1,715.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.90, 4,197.82 and 1,715.58 is: 2,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.90 : 4,197.82 = 1,715.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.90/4,197.82 = 1,715.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.90x = 4,197.82 × 1,715.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.90x = 7,201,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,696.04/3,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.50

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