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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.59, 4,201.44 and 1,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.59, 4,201.44 and 1,718.28 is: 2,371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.59 : 4,201.44 = 1,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.59/4,201.44 = 1,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.59x = 4,201.44 × 1,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.59x = 7,219,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,219,250.32/3,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.17

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