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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.91, 4,197.71 and 1,715.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.91, 4,197.71 and 1,715.45 is: 2,367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.91 : 4,197.71 = 1,715.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.91/4,197.71 = 1,715.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.91x = 4,197.71 × 1,715.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.91x = 7,200,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,944.92/3,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.24

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