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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.63, 4,295.42 and 1,715.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.63, 4,295.42 and 1,715.38 is: 2,367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.63 : 4,295.42 = 1,715.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.63/4,295.42 = 1,715.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.63x = 4,295.42 × 1,715.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.63x = 7,368,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,277.56/3,112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.22

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