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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.74, 4,201.72 and 1,718.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.74, 4,201.72 and 1,718.37 is: 2,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.74 : 4,201.72 = 1,718.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.74/4,201.72 = 1,718.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.74x = 4,201.72 × 1,718.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.74x = 7,220,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220,109.60/3,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.34

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