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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.97, 4,200.66 and 1,717.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.97, 4,200.66 and 1,717.64 is: 2,370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.97 : 4,200.66 = 1,717.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.97/4,200.66 = 1,717.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.97x = 4,200.66 × 1,717.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.97x = 7,215,221.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,215,221.64/3,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.33

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