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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.64, 4,198.77 and 1,716.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.64, 4,198.77 and 1,716.33 is: 2,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.64 : 4,198.77 = 1,716.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.64/4,198.77 = 1,716.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.64x = 4,198.77 × 1,716.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.64x = 7,206,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,490.66/3,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.50

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