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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113, 4,295.96 and 1,715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113, 4,295.96 and 1,715.76 is: 2,367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113 : 4,295.96 = 1,715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113/4,295.96 = 1,715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113x = 4,295.96 × 1,715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113x = 7,370,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,370,836.33/3,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.76

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