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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.89, 4,201.71 and 1,718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.89, 4,201.71 and 1,718.72 is: 2,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.89 : 4,201.71 = 1,718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.89/4,201.71 = 1,718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.89x = 4,201.71 × 1,718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.89x = 7,221,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,563.01/3,044.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.70

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