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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.37, 4,198.62 and 1,716.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.37, 4,198.62 and 1,716.05 is: 2,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.37 : 4,198.62 = 1,716.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.37/4,198.62 = 1,716.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.37x = 4,198.62 × 1,716.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.37x = 7,205,012.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,012.28/3,042.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.23

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