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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.94, 4,197.66 and 1,715.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.94, 4,197.66 and 1,715.82 is: 2,367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.94 : 4,197.66 = 1,715.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.94/4,197.66 = 1,715.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.94x = 4,197.66 × 1,715.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.94x = 7,202,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,428.98/3,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.71

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