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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.98, 4,291.76 and 1,712.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.98, 4,291.76 and 1,712.73 is: 2,363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.98 : 4,291.76 = 1,712.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.98/4,291.76 = 1,712.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.98x = 4,291.76 × 1,712.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.98x = 7,350,630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,630.39/3,109.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.56

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