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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.56, 4,226.58 and 1,718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.56, 4,226.58 and 1,718.14 is: 2,371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.56 : 4,226.58 = 1,718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.56/4,226.58 = 1,718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.56x = 4,226.58 × 1,718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.56x = 7,261,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,856.16/3,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.17

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