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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.72, 4,198.97 and 1,716.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.72, 4,198.97 and 1,716.45 is: 2,368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.72 : 4,198.97 = 1,716.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.72/4,198.97 = 1,716.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.72x = 4,198.97 × 1,716.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.72x = 7,207,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207,313.47/3,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.71

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