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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.96, 4,200.58 and 1,717.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.96, 4,200.58 and 1,717.79 is: 2,370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.96 : 4,200.58 = 1,717.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.96/4,200.58 = 1,717.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.96x = 4,200.58 × 1,717.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.96x = 7,215,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,215,723.92/3,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.50

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