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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.87, 4,201.89 and 1,718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.87, 4,201.89 and 1,718.57 is: 2,371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.87 : 4,201.89 = 1,718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.87/4,201.89 = 1,718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.87x = 4,201.89 × 1,718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.87x = 7,221,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,221.09/3,044.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.61

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