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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.92, 4,295.97 and 1,715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.92, 4,295.97 and 1,715.67 is: 2,367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.92 : 4,295.97 = 1,715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.92/4,295.97 = 1,715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.92x = 4,295.97 × 1,715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.92x = 7,370,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,370,466.85/3,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.70

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