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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.46, 4,198.71 and 1,716.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.46, 4,198.71 and 1,716.09 is: 2,368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.46 : 4,198.71 = 1,716.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.46/4,198.71 = 1,716.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.46x = 4,198.71 × 1,716.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.46x = 7,205,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,364.24/3,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.27

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