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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.78, 4,198.68 and 1,716.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.78, 4,198.68 and 1,716.41 is: 2,368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.78 : 4,198.68 = 1,716.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.78/4,198.68 = 1,716.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.78x = 4,198.68 × 1,716.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.78x = 7,206,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,635.35/3,042.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.44

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