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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.71, 4,291.40 and 1,712.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.71, 4,291.40 and 1,712.46 is: 2,363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.71 : 4,291.40 = 1,712.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.71/4,291.40 = 1,712.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.71x = 4,291.40 × 1,712.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.71x = 7,348,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,348,850.84/3,109.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.19

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