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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.39, 4,296.49 and 1,716.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.39, 4,296.49 and 1,716.14 is: 2,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.39 : 4,296.49 = 1,716.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.39/4,296.49 = 1,716.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.39x = 4,296.49 × 1,716.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.39x = 7,373,378.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,373,378.35/3,113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.28

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