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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.68, 4,201.74 and 1,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.68, 4,201.74 and 1,718.30 is: 2,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.68 : 4,201.74 = 1,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.68/4,201.74 = 1,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.68x = 4,201.74 × 1,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.68x = 7,219,849.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,219,849.84/3,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.30

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