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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.64, 4,201.45 and 1,718.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.64, 4,201.45 and 1,718.55 is: 2,371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.64 : 4,201.45 = 1,718.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.64/4,201.45 = 1,718.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.64x = 4,201.45 × 1,718.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.64x = 7,220,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220,401.90/3,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.51

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