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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.59, 4,295.37 and 1,715.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.59, 4,295.37 and 1,715.34 is: 2,367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.59 : 4,295.37 = 1,715.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.59/4,295.37 = 1,715.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.59x = 4,295.37 × 1,715.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.59x = 7,367,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,367,998.50/3,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.16

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