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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.27, 4,217.85 and 1,711.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.27, 4,217.85 and 1,711.89 is: 2,362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.27 : 4,217.85 = 1,711.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.27/4,217.85 = 1,711.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.27x = 4,217.85 × 1,711.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.27x = 7,220,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220,495.24/3,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.52

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