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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.68, 4,198.83 and 1,716.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.68, 4,198.83 and 1,716.35 is: 2,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.68 : 4,198.83 = 1,716.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.68/4,198.83 = 1,716.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.68x = 4,198.83 × 1,716.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.68x = 7,206,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,661.87/3,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.52

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