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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.93, 4,197.94 and 1,715.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.93, 4,197.94 and 1,715.55 is: 2,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.93 : 4,197.94 = 1,715.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.93/4,197.94 = 1,715.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.93x = 4,197.94 × 1,715.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.93x = 7,201,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,775.97/3,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.50

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