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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.62, 4,198.96 and 1,716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.62, 4,198.96 and 1,716.29 is: 2,368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.62 : 4,198.96 = 1,716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.62/4,198.96 = 1,716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.62x = 4,198.96 × 1,716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.62x = 7,206,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,639.27/3,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.57

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